17-A M.R.S. § 2107 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2107
17-A §2107. Notification of defendant's release on preconviction bail
Status: in_force

1. Contact information for victim of certain crimes. In the case of an alleged crime involving domestic violence, sexual assault under chapter 11 or stalking, the arresting law enforcement officer shall obtain the victim's contact information and provide that information to the jail to which the defendant is delivered. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notification of victim of certain crimes by jail or law enforcement agency. In a case of an alleged crime involving domestic violence, sexual assault under chapter 11 or stalking, the jail to which the defendant is delivered shall notify the victim of the defendant's release on preconviction bail under Title 15, chapter 105‑A as soon as possible but no later than one hour after the defendant's release. If the defendant is released on preconviction bail before being delivered to a jail, the arresting law enforcement agency shall notify the victim as provided in this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Method of notification. Notification under subsection 2 must be made by a telephone call either directly to the victim or as provided in subsection 5 . In the event that the jail has not succeeded in contacting the victim after the jail has exercised due diligence in attempting to contact the victim, notification of the defendant's release must be made to the law enforcement agency that investigated the report of domestic violence, sexual assault under chapter 11 or stalking. That law enforcement agency shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the victim of the defendant's release on preconviction bail. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Request by victim to not be notified. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , a victim of an alleged crime described in subsection 1 may request in writing that the jail or arresting law enforcement agency not notify the victim of the defendant's release on preconviction bail. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Notification based on age of victim. Notification under this section to an adult victim must be made to the victim. Notification to a minor victim must be made to an adult who is the victim's parent or legal guardian or, if a parent or legal guardian is not available, to another immediate family member of the victim unless the jail or arresting law enforcement agency reasonably believes that it is in the best interest of the minor victim to be notified directly. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Liability. Neither the failure to perform the requirements of this section nor compliance with this section subjects the State, the arresting law enforcement agency, the jail to which the defendant was delivered, the Department of Corrections or officers or employees of the law enforcement agency, jail or Department of Corrections to liability in a civil action. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

For purposes of this section, "crime involving domestic violence" has the same meaning as in Title 15, section 1003, subsection 3‑A and includes those crimes under section 152, subsection 1, paragraph A , section 208 and section 208‑B when the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 465, §18 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 15-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 15-A
17-A §15-A. Issuance of summons for criminal offense
Status: in_force

1. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe a crime has been or is being committed by a person may issue or have delivered a written summons to that person directing that person to appear in the appropriate trial court to answer the allegation that the person has committed the crime. The summons must include the signature of the officer, a brief description of the alleged crime, the time and place of the alleged crime and the time, place and date the person is to appear in court. The form used must be the Uniform Summons and Complaint. A person to whom a summons is issued or delivered must give a written promise to appear. If the person refuses to sign the summons after having been ordered to do so by a law enforcement officer, the person commits a Class E crime. As soon as practicable after service of the summons, the officer shall cause a copy of the summons to be filed with the court. [PL 2005, c. 326, §3 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 326, §5 (AFF).]

2. Any person who a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe has committed or is committing a crime other than one listed under section 15, subsection 1, paragraph A , and to whom a law enforcement officer is authorized to deliver a summons pursuant to subsection 1 , who intentionally fails or refuses to provide to that officer reasonably credible evidence of that person's correct name, address or date of birth commits a Class E crime, if the person persists in the failure or refusal after having been informed by the officer of the provisions of this subsection. If that person furnishes the officer evidence of the person's correct name, address and date of birth and the evidence does not appear to be reasonably credible, the officer shall attempt to verify the evidence as quickly as is reasonably possible. During the period the verification is being attempted, the officer may require the person to remain in the officer's presence for a period not to exceed 2 hours. During this period, if the officer reasonably believes that the officer's safety or the safety of others present requires, the officer may search for any dangerous weapon by an external patting of that person's outer clothing. If in the course of the search the officer feels an object that the officer reasonably believes to be a dangerous weapon, the officer may take such action as is necessary to examine the object, but may take permanent possession of the object only if it is subject to forfeiture. The requirement that the person remain in the presence of the officer does not constitute an arrest. After informing that person of the provisions of this subsection, the officer may arrest the person either if the person intentionally refuses to furnish any evidence of that person's correct name, address or date of birth or if, after attempting to verify the evidence as provided for in this subsection, the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has intentionally failed to provide reasonably credible evidence of the person's correct name, address or date of birth. [PL 2003, c. 657, §2 (AMD).]

3. If, at any time subsequent to an arrest made pursuant to subsection 2 , it appears that the evidence of the person's correct name, address and date of birth was accurate, the person must be released from custody and any record of that custody must show that the person was released for that reason. If, upon trial for violating subsection 2 , a person is acquitted on the ground that the evidence of the person's correct name, address and date of birth was accurate, the record of acquittal must show that that was the ground. [PL 2003, c. 657, §2 (AMD).]

4. Any person who fails to appear in court as directed by a summons served on that person pursuant to subsection 1 or to otherwise respond in accordance with law on or before the date specified in the summons commits a Class E crime. Upon that person's failure to appear or respond, the court may issue a warrant of arrest. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this subsection that the failure to appear or respond resulted from just cause. [PL 1991, c. 459, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 210-C — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 210-C
17-A §210-C. Domestic violence stalking
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of domestic violence stalking if: A. The person violates section 210‑A 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, §11 (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‑B 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‑B 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, §12 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 465, §§11, 12 (AMD).]

2. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. [PL 2007, c. 436, §4 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 436, §7 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2003-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 69 / Section 2003-A
17 §2003-A.  Public drinking
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Authorized person" means a person having a relationship to the premises, which is unique and not shared by the general public. With respect to property owned by another, it includes a tenant, custodian or night watchman. With respect to publicly-owned property, it includes police officers and other public employees charged with the responsibility of maintaining or protecting public property. [PL 1981, c. 418, §2 (NEW).] B. "Liquor" means and includes any alcoholic, spirituous vinous, fermented or other alcoholic beverage, or combination of liquors and mixed liquors, intended for human consumption, which contains more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume. [PL 1981, c. 418, §2 (NEW).] C. "Open container" means not having a cap, stopper or other cover in place. [PL 1981, c. 418, §2 (NEW).] D. "Public place" means: (1) A place owned or operated by a governmental entity to which the public at large or a substantial group has access, including but not limited to: (a) Public ways as defined in Title 17‑A, section 505 ; (b) Schools, government-owned custodial facilities; (c) The lobbies, hallways, lavatories, toilets and basement portions of apartment houses, hotels, public buildings and transportation terminals; and (d) Public beaches; and (2) Private ways and parking areas, physically adjacent to public ways and designed primarily for vehicular traffic. [PL 1987, c. 59 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 59 (AMD).]

2. Crime. A person is guilty of public drinking if the person drinks liquor in any public place within 200 feet of a notice posted conspicuously in the public place by the owner or authorized person that forbids drinking in the public place or after being forbidden to do so personally by a law enforcement officer, unless the person has been given permission to do so by the owner or authorized person. [PL 2001, c. 139, §1 (RPR).]

3. Evidence. The possession of an open container of liquor in a public place is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. [PL 1981, c. 418, §2 (NEW).]

4. Violation. Violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 1985, c. 737, Pt. A, §39 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 319 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 319
17 §319. Persons under 16 years of age
Status: in_force

Persons under 16 years of age are not permitted to take part in the conduct of, nor participate in, the game of "beano" or "bingo," nor may persons under 16 years of age be admitted to the playing area unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible person. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §21 (NEW).]

A license or registration for the conduct of "beano" or "bingo" may not be issued to any firm, association, corporation or group composed wholly or primarily of persons under 16 years of age. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §21 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 437 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 437
17-A §437. Permissible destruction or transfer of ownership to the State of a computer used in the commission of a crime
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as provided in subsection 3 , the State may either permanently destroy or assume ownership of a computer that was used in the commission of a crime or that facilitated the commission of a crime if: A. A person is convicted upon a finding of guilt or upon the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or is found not criminally responsible of a crime committed using, or that was facilitated through the use of, the computer and all appeal periods have run and those proceedings have concluded; [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] B. The opportunity for the computer to be forfeited to the State through proceedings at the presentencing stage has passed; and [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] C. A person having a lawful property interest in the computer has not notified the State in writing within 6 months following a conviction upon a finding of guilt or upon the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a finding of not criminally responsible that the person wants to take possession of the computer. The written notification must be made to the criminal justice agency having custody of the computer. [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] If the State assumes ownership of a computer pursuant to this subsection, all computer data stored on the computer must be permanently destroyed by the State, or caused by the State to be permanently destroyed, in accordance with section 436 . [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).]

2. A person who has a lawful property interest in a computer that was used to commit a crime or that facilitated the commission of a crime may take possession of the computer if: A. The person notifies the State in writing within 6 months following a conviction upon a finding of guilt or upon the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a finding of not criminally responsible that a person committed a crime using, or that was facilitated by the use of, the computer and all appeal periods have run and those proceedings have concluded, that the person wants to take possession of that computer. The written notification must be made to the criminal justice agency having custody of the computer; [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] B. The crime that was committed using, or that was facilitated through the use of, the computer is not a crime identified in chapter 12 ; and [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] C. All computer data stored on the computer have been permanently destroyed pursuant to section 436 . [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).]

3. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , a person having a lawful property interest in a computer may not take possession of that computer if the crime that was committed using, or that was facilitated through the use of, the computer is a crime identified in chapter 12 . Notwithstanding subsection 1 , the computer may be permanently destroyed by the State, or caused by the State to be permanently destroyed, in accordance with section 436 if the crime that was committed using, or that was facilitated through the use of, the computer is a crime identified in chapter 12 . When the State receives a notification from a person who wishes to take possession of a computer pursuant to subsection 2 , the State must respond to that notification within 60 days from the date the notification was received by the State. The State's response must include but is not limited to what actions, if any, the State will take regarding the computer identified in the notification. [PL 2013, c. 297, §3 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 313-E — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 313-E
17 §313-E. Prize limits
Status: in_force

A single prize awarded for a game of beano may not exceed $400 in value and the total amount of prizes awarded on any one occasion may not exceed $1,400 in value except that once per calendar year on one occasion a registrant may award up to $2,000 in total prizes. This section does not apply to high-stakes beano conducted in accordance with section 314‑A . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §7 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2108 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2108
17-A §2108. Confidentiality of victim records
Status: in_force

1. General rule of confidentiality. Records that pertain to a victim's current address or location or that contain information from which a victim's current address or location could be determined must be kept confidential, subject to disclosure only as authorized in this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Disclosure to law enforcement or victims' service agency. Records that pertain to a victim's current address or location or that contain information from which a victim's current address or location could be determined may be disclosed only to: A. A state agency if necessary to carry out the statutory duties of that agency; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A criminal justice agency if necessary to carry out the administration of criminal justice or the administration of juvenile justice; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. A victims' service agency with a written agreement with a criminal justice agency to provide services as a victim advocate; [PL 2021, c. 174, §7 (AMD).] D. A person or agency upon request of the victim; [PL 2021, c. 174, §7 (AMD).] E. A certified domestic violence intervention program in which the defendant in a criminal proceeding involving the victim has enrolled or will enroll; or [PL 2021, c. 174, §7 (NEW).] F. The domestic violence center serving the same county as the certified domestic violence intervention program in which the defendant in a criminal proceeding involving the victim has enrolled or will enroll. [PL 2021, c. 174, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 174, §7 (AMD).]

3. Limited disclosure as part of bail condition or court order. A bail commissioner, judge, justice, court clerk, law enforcement officer or attorney for the State may disclose a victim's current address or location to the defendant or accused person, or the attorney or authorized agent of the defendant or accused person, as part of a bail condition or court order restricting contact with the victim only when it is clear that the defendant already knows the victim's current address or location or when the victim requests that such bail condition or court order be issued and the victim requests that the current address or location be specified. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Limited disclosure pursuant to discovery. An attorney for the State may withhold the current address or location of a victim from the defendant, or the attorney or authorized agent of the defendant, if the attorney for the State has a good faith belief that such disclosure may compromise the safety of the victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Disclosure of victim's request for notice prohibited. In no case may a victim's request for notification of the defendant's release under section 2106 be disclosed except to those employees of the agency to which the defendant is committed and the office of the attorney for the State with which the request was filed in order for those persons to perform their official duties under this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2743 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2743
17 §2743. Lease void; remedy of owner
Status: in_force

If any tenant or occupant, under any lawful title, of any building or tenement not owned by the tenant or occupant uses the building or tenement or any part of the building or tenement for any purpose named in section 2741 , the tenant or occupant forfeits all rights to the building or tenement, and the owner of the building or tenement upon the commencement of an action under Title 14, chapter 709 may seek any remedy provided by chapter 709 or upon a declaration of a common nuisance by the Superior Court upon the filing of information by the Attorney General, the district attorney or a prosecuting attorney assigned pursuant to Title 25, section 2955 may make immediate entry and take possession without further process of law or as otherwise ordered by the Superior Court. [PL 1995, c. 66, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1854 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1854
17-A §1854. Requirements of administrative release
Status: in_force

If the court imposes a suspended sentence with administrative release under section 1853 , the court shall attach requirements of administrative release, as authorized by this section, as the court determines to be reasonable and appropriate to help ensure accountability and rehabilitation of the person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Mandatory requirements. The court-imposed requirements of administrative release must include a requirement that the person refrain from criminal conduct and that the person pay all assessments, surcharges, other fees and costs required by law. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Discretionary requirements. In addition to the requirements in subsection 1 , the court in its sentence may require the person: A. To pay to the appropriate county an administrative supervision fee of not more than $50 per month, as determined by the court, for the term of the administrative release. In determining the amount of the fee, the court shall take into account the financial resources of the person and the nature of the burden its payment imposes. When a person fails to pay the administrative supervision fee, the court may revoke administrative release as provided in sections 1855 and 1856 unless the person shows that failure to pay was not attributable to a willful refusal to pay or to a failure on that person's part to make a good faith effort to obtain the funds required for the payment; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. To pay a fine imposed by the court as part of the sentence; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. To make restitution to each victim of the crime imposed by the court as part of the sentence, which must be paid to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case; [PL 2023, c. 196, §4 (AMD).] D. To perform community service work imposed by the court as part of the sentence; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] E. To satisfy any requirement reasonably related to helping ensure the accountability and rehabilitation of the person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 196, §4 (AMD).]

3. Opportunity to address court regarding requirements; written statement of requirements to be provided. The person must be given an opportunity to address the court on the requirements that are proposed to be attached pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 and must, after the sentencing, be given a written statement setting forth the specific requirements on which the person is being administratively released. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1314 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1314
17 §1314. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Public facilities; other rights. A person, firm or corporation or the agent of a person, firm or corporation may not: A. Deny or interfere with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities described in section 1312 ; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Otherwise interfere with the rights of a person who is totally or partially blind or a person with other disabilities under section 1312 . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class E crime. 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, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2314 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2314
17-A §2314. Release from imprisonment
Status: in_force

1. Unconditional release and discharge. An individual committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections or a jail in execution of a sentence of imprisonment must be unconditionally released and discharged upon the expiration of that individual's sentence, as determined after the deductions afforded that individual under this chapter, except that release is subject to the following provisions. A. If the applicable calculations for an individual committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections fix the release and discharge date on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, that individual may be released and discharged on the last regular business day of the correctional facility preceding that Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. If the length of the term of imprisonment to be served by an individual committed to the custody of a jail is 8 days or more, that individual may be released at any time on the final day of imprisonment, in accordance with jail release procedures; otherwise, that individual may not be released until the sentence expires. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Release of individual sentenced prior to effective date of Maine Criminal Code. An individual in the custody of the Department of Corrections pursuant to a sentence imposed under the law in effect prior to May 1, 1976 must be released and discharged according to the law as it was in force prior to May 1, 1976 and such law continues in force for this purpose as if this Code were not enacted. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1027 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1027
17 §1027. Security for seizure and impoundment of animals relating to cruelty to animals or animal fighting
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Authority" means the commissioner or a state veterinarian, humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, person authorized to make arrests or animal control officer that seizes or impounds an animal pursuant to section 1021 . [PL 2019, c. 237, §7 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 237, §7 (AMD).]

2. Show cause hearing. [PL 2019, c. 237, §8 (RP).]

2-A. Appeal of action or order. When an animal is lawfully seized or impounded pursuant to section 1021 or 1034 , if the owner, custodian or person claiming an interest in the animal wishes to contest the order, the owner, custodian or person claiming an interest may appeal the action or order to the Superior Court pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2019, c. 237, §9 (NEW).]

3. Post security. If an animal is lawfully seized and impounded, the authority may file a petition with the court requesting that the person from whom an animal is seized or a person claiming an interest in the seized animal be ordered to post a security. The authority shall serve a copy of the petition on the person from whom the animal was seized or, if the person cannot be found, by posting of copy at the place where the animal was taken into custody. The authority shall also serve a copy of the petition on the district attorney. The court may order the person from whom an animal is seized or a person claiming an interest in the seized animal to post a security. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

4. Payment of expenses. The security must be in an amount sufficient to secure payment for all reasonable expenses to be incurred by the authority having custody of the seized animal for a period of at least 30 days. The court upon the recommendation of the authority shall determine the amount of the security. Reasonable expenses include, but are not limited to, estimated medical care, shelter and board. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

5. Draw actual reasonable costs. When security is posted in accordance with this section, the authority may draw from the security the actual reasonable costs incurred for medical care, shelter, board and record keeping. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

6. Post with clerk. If the court orders the posting of security, the security must be posted with the clerk within 10 business days of the show cause hearing. The court shall order the immediate forfeiture of the seized animal to the authority if the person fails to post security as ordered. The court may waive the security requirement or reduce the amount of the security for good cause shown. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

7. Disposition of animal. Posting of the security does not prevent the authority from disposing of the seized or impounded animal before the expiration of the period covered by the security, if the court rules in favor of the authority. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

8. Order denied. The authority may humanely dispose of the animal at the end of the period for which expenses are covered by the security, if the court orders the disposition. If the disposition order is denied, the court may require the owner or custodian or any other person claiming interest in the animal to provide additional security to secure payment of reasonable expenses and to extend the period of time pending adjudication by the court of the charges against the person from whom the animal was seized. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

9. Recover damages. The owner or custodian of an animal humanely killed pursuant to this section is not entitled to recover damages or the actual value of the animal if the owner or custodian failed to post security. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]

10. Refund. The court may direct a refund to the person who posted the security in whole or in part for expenses not incurred by the authority. The court may direct a refund to the person who posted security upon acquittal of the charges. [PL 2007, c. 439, §36 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1707 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1707
17-A §1707. Multiple fines imposed on convicted person; restitution
Status: in_force

When multiple fines are imposed on a convicted person at the same time or when a fine is imposed on a convicted person already subject to an unpaid or partly unpaid fine, the fines must be cumulative, unless the court specifies that only the highest single fine must be paid in the case of offenses based on the same conduct or arising out of the same criminal episode or for other good cause stated on the record or in the sentences. If the convicted person has also been ordered to pay restitution, the restitution must be paid in full prior to paying a fine under this section. [PL 2023, c. 196, §2 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1316 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1316
17 §1316. Employment
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this State that persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise disabled must be employed in the state service, in the service of the political subdivisions of the State, in the public schools and in all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds on the same terms and conditions as persons who are not disabled, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved. [PL 2021, c. 348, §20 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 402 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 402
17-A §402. Criminal trespass
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person: A. Enters any dwelling place. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Enters any structure that is locked or barred. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. Enters any place from which that person may lawfully be excluded and that is posted in accordance with subsection 4 or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders or that is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. Remains in any place in defiance of a lawful order to leave that was personally communicated to that person by the owner or another authorized person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. Enters any place in defiance of a lawful order not to enter that was personally communicated to that person by the owner or another authorized person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] F. Enters or remains in a cemetery or burial ground at any time between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise the following day, unless that person enters or remains during hours in which visitors are permitted to enter or remain by municipal ordinance or, in the case of a privately owned and operated cemetery, by posting. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §57 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. [PL 1979, c. 701, §23 (RP).]

4. For the purposes of subsection 1, paragraph C , property is posted if it is marked with signs or paint in compliance with this subsection. Proof that any posted sign or paint marking is actually seen by an intruder gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that such posted sign or paint marking is posted in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders. A. Signs must indicate that access is prohibited, that access is prohibited without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent, or that access for a particular purpose is prohibited. [PL 1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).] B. [PL 2011, c. 432, §4 (AMD); MRSA T. 17-A §402, sub-4, ¶B (RP).] B-1. Paint markings made pursuant to this paragraph mean that access is prohibited without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent. Paint markings made pursuant to this paragraph must consist of a conspicuous vertical line at least one inch in width and at least 8 inches in length and must be placed so that the bottoms of the marks are not less than 3 feet from the ground or more than 5 feet from the ground at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property and no more than 100 feet apart. Paint markings may be placed on trees, posts or stones as described in this paragraph. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry shall adopt rules to determine the color and type of paint that may be used to post property pursuant to this paragraph. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2011, c. 432, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).] C. Signs or paint must mark the property at intervals no greater than 100 feet and at all vehicular access entries from a public road. [PL 1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).] D. Signs or paint markings are required only on the portion of the property where access is prohibited or limited. Signs or paint posted in accordance with this section have no effect on boundaries of property and do not constitute claims of possession or adverse use in accordance with state law. [PL 1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).] D-1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a landowner who posts that landowner's land by paint markings and who intends to prohibit access without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent or intends to prohibit access for a particular purpose may do this by posting in a prominent place one or more qualifying signs that by words or symbols set forth the nature of the prohibition. The landowner need not post the qualifying signs at 100-foot intervals. [PL 1999, c. 115, §1 (NEW).] E. A person commits criminal mischief and is subject to prosecution under section 806 if that person, without permission of the owner or owner's agent: (1) Knowingly posts the property of another with a sign or paint mark indicating that access is prohibited, that access is prohibited without permission or that access for a particular purpose is prohibited; or (2) Removes, mutilates, defaces or destroys a sign or paint mark placed for purposes of this section. [PL 1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).] Nothing in this subsection limits any manner of posting reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders. [PL 2011, c. 432, §§4, 5 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
17-A M.R.S. § 152 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 152
17-A §152. Criminal attempt
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of criminal attempt if, acting with the kind of culpability required for the commission of the crime, and with the intent to complete the commission of the crime, the person engages in conduct that in fact constitutes a substantial step toward its commission and the crime is: A. Murder. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. A Class A crime. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. A Class B crime. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. A Class C crime. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. A Class D crime or Class E crime. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] A substantial step is any conduct that goes beyond mere preparation and is strongly corroborative of the firmness of the actor's intent to complete the commission of the crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that it was impossible to commit the crime that the person attempted, provided that it would have been committed had the factual and legal attendant circumstances specified in the definition of the crime been as the person believed them to be. [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. A person who engages in conduct intending to aid another to commit a crime is guilty of criminal attempt if the conduct would establish the person's complicity under section 57 were the crime committed by the other person, even if the other person is not guilty of committing or attempting the crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3-A. An indictment, information or complaint, or count thereof, charging the commission of a crime under chapters 9 through 45 , or a crime outside this code is deemed to charge the commission of the attempt to commit that crime and may not be deemed duplicitous thereby. [PL 2001, c. 383, §6 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §1 (RP); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).]

5. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §2 (RP); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 358 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 358
17-A §358. Theft by misapplication of property
Status: reserved

1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains property from anyone or personal services from an employee upon agreement, or subject to a known legal obligation, to make a specified payment or other disposition to a 3rd person or to a fund administered by that person, whether from that property or its proceeds or from that person's own property to be reserved in an equivalent or agreed amount, if that person intentionally or recklessly fails to make the required payment or disposition and deals with the property obtained or withheld as that person's own. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §43 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) The value of the property is more than $2,000 and the person is a payroll processor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; (5) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (6) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; (7) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $2,000 and the person is a payroll processor. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (8) The person is a payroll processor and 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 B crime; or (9) 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, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §16 (AMD).]

2. Liability under subsection 1 is not affected by the fact that it may be impossible to identify particular property as belonging to the victim at the time of the failure to make the required payment or disposition. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Proof that a person is an officer or employee of the government or of a financial institution gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person: A. Knows of any legal obligation relevant to the person's liability under this section; and [PL 2001, c. 383, §44 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Dealt with the property as the person's own if the person fails to pay or account upon lawful demand, or if an audit reveals a shortage or falsification of the person's accounts. [PL 2001, c. 383, §44 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §44 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. "Payroll processor" has the same meaning as in Title 10, section 1495 . [PL 2001, c. 383, §45 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 328 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 328
17 §328. Commercial beano hall
Status: in_force

1. Permit required. An individual, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association may not rent or lease space for profit to an organization registered under section 313‑C to hold, conduct or operate "Beano" or "Bingo" unless a commercial beano hall permit is obtained from the Gambling Control Unit. [PL 2019, c. 24, §2 (AMD).]

2. Application. An individual, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association desiring to rent or lease space for profit for the purpose given in subsection 1 shall apply to the Gambling Control Unit for a commercial beano hall permit. The application must be on forms provided by the Gambling Control Unit, must contain the full name and address of the individual or entity seeking to be permitted and the location of the building or facility to be rented or leased. An applicant who is an individual shall list the individual's name and address. An applicant that is a corporation, partnership or unincorporated association shall also list the names and addresses of any owners with a 10% or greater interest in the corporation, partnership or unincorporated association seeking the permit. A. The applicant shall submit 2 fingerprint cards bearing the legible rolled and flat impression of the fingerprints of the owner, if the owner is an individual, of any owner who owns or controls a 50% or greater interest in the corporation, partnership or the unincorporated association, and, of the manager, if the manager is not the owner as previously described, prepared by a state or local public law enforcement agency to be forwarded to the State Bureau of Identification for the purpose of conducting state and national criminal history record checks. [PL 1999, c. 74, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §29 (AMD).]

3. Renewal; change of ownership or manager. A permittee seeking to renew a permit shall submit an application, but is not required to submit additional fingerprint cards. The permittee is required to notify the Gambling Control Unit of any change in ownership or management of the commercial beano hall. The Gambling Control Unit may require additional information or fingerprint submission subsequent to a change in ownership or management. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §29 (AMD).]

4. Use of criminal history record. The Gambling Control Unit may use state and federal criminal history record information for the purpose of screening applicants. The Gambling Control Unit may refuse to issue or renew a permit for an individual, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association if an owner or manager has been found guilty of murder or a Class A, B or C crime or a violation of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 15 , 29 , 37 or 39 or a similar law in another state or jurisdiction, unless that conduct is not punishable as a crime under the laws of that state or other jurisdiction in which it occurred. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §29 (AMD).]

5. Duration of permit and fee. The Gambling Control Unit may issue a commercial beano hall permit for a calendar year for a fee of $500. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §29 (AMD).]

6. Membership in registered organization. The permittee or the permittee's employee may not be a member of an organization registered under section 313‑C renting or leasing the commercial beano hall. [PL 2019, c. 24, §3 (AMD).]

7. Rent or lease amount. The permittee shall charge a registrant under section 313‑C fair market value and may not charge based on the percentage of profit that the registrant makes for the rent or lease of a commercial beano hall. [PL 2019, c. 24, §3 (AMD).]

8. Exception. The requirements of this section do not apply to an agricultural fair association that qualifies for registration and operates "beano" or "bingo" games pursuant to section 313 . The requirements of this section do not apply to a veterans organization that leases its facility to another organization that is registered to operate "beano" or "bingo" games pursuant to section 313 . [PL 2019, c. 24, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2309 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2309
17-A §2309. Discretionary deductions based on conduct and participation for individual who committed crime on or after October 1, 1995 but before August 1, 2004
Status: in_force

1. Application. This section applies only to an individual who committed a crime on or after October 1, 1995 but before August 1, 2004 and was sentenced to imprisonment for that crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Commitment to Department of Corrections or jail; discretionary 5 days per month deduction. For an individual who committed a crime on or after October 1, 1995, but before August 1, 2004, and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections or a jail in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for that crime, up to 5 days per calendar month may be deducted from that sentence, calculated from the date of its commencement, if that individual's conduct, participation in programs and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities during that calendar month are 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 6 days up to 1 7 to 12 days up to 2 13 to 18 days up to 3 19 to 24 days up to 4 25 to 31 days up to 5 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Withdrawal of discretionary deductions. Any portion of the time deducted from the sentence of an individual pursuant to subsection 2 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).]

4. 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 3 if the individual's later conduct, participation in programs and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities are such that the restoration is determined to be warranted in the discretion of the chief administrative officer or jail administrator. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. 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 subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. 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 subsection 2 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).]
17-A M.R.S. § 853-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 35 / Section 853-B
17-A §853-B. Engaging person for prostitution
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of engaging a person for prostitution if: A. The person engages a person for prostitution within the meaning of section 851, subsection 1‑A . Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2023, c. 316, §9 (AMD).] B. The person violates paragraph A 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. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of the prior conviction may not precede the commission of the offense by more than 2 years. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §30 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 316, §9 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §103 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. [PL 2001, c. 383, §104 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 3605 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 117 / Section 3605
17 §3605. -- refusal of employees to perform duty
Status: in_force

Any person in the employment of a railroad corporation who, in furtherance of the interests of either party to a dispute between another railroad corporation and its employees, refuses to aid in moving the cars of such other corporation or trains in whole or in part made up of the cars of such other corporation over the tracks of the corporation employing him; or refuses to aid in loading or discharging such cars, in violation of his duty as such employee, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months.
17-A M.R.S. § 208 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 208
17-A §208. Aggravated assault
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated assault if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes: A. Bodily injury to another that creates a substantial risk of death or extended convalescence necessary for recovery of physical health. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2015, c. 358, §1 (AMD).] A-1. Bodily injury to another that causes serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or substantial impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2015, c. 358, §1 (NEW).] B. Bodily injury to another with use of a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; or [PL 2015, c. 358, §1 (AMD).] C. Bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, the number, location or nature of the injuries, the manner or method inflicted, the observable physical condition of the victim or the use of strangulation. For the purpose of this paragraph, "strangulation" means impeding the breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by intentionally, knowingly or recklessly applying pressure on the person's throat or neck. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2019, c. 91, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 91, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2015, c. 358, §1 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 757-C — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 757-C
17-A §757-C. Trafficking in contraband in a state hospital
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of trafficking in contraband in a state hospital if: A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey a dangerous weapon to any patient at a state hospital. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2013, c. 191, §1 (NEW).] B. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey contraband other than a dangerous weapon to any patient at a state hospital. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2013, c. 191, §1 (NEW).] C. Being a patient at a state hospital, that person intentionally makes, obtains or possesses contraband. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2013, c. 191, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "contraband" means any tool or other item that may be used to facilitate a violation of section 755 , a dangerous weapon or a scheduled drug as defined in section 1101, subsection 11 , unless, in the case of a patient at a state hospital, the drug was validly prescribed to the patient and was approved for use by that patient pursuant to the procedures of the state hospital. As used in this section, "state hospital" means the Riverview Psychiatric Center or the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. [PL 2013, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1841 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1841
17 §1841. Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

1. Schemes prohibited. A license may not be issued under this chapter for the conduct or operation of a machine, a slot machine, roulette or games commonly known as policy or numbers, except that a license may be issued for an electronic video machine. An electronic video machine that constitutes a game of chance is fully governed by this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Prohibited games. The following games are prohibited: A. A game that uses objects that are constructed, designed or altered to be other than what they appear to be and to respond in a way other than that in which the average player would assume that they would respond, unless that construction, design or alteration is permitted in the rules governing that game and the construction, design or alteration meets the requirements of those rules; [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. A game in which the operator either partially or entirely controls the outcome of the game by the operator's manner of operating or conducting the game; [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. A game in which the outcome depends upon the word of the operator against the word of the player; and [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. A game of skill that includes any mechanical or physical device that directly or indirectly impedes, impairs or thwarts the skill of the player. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Glass prohibited. The use of glass is prohibited in games of skill pursuant to Title 38, section 3118 . [PL 2015, c. 166, §1 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2306 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Section 2306
17 §2306. Exemptions; lotteries
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation, association or organization licensed or registered by the Gambling Control Unit as provided in chapter 62 or authorized to conduct a raffle without registering as provided in section 1837-A , is exempt from the application of this chapter insofar as the possession of raffle tickets, gambling apparatus and implements of gambling that are permitted within the scope of the license or registration, and all persons are exempt from this chapter insofar as gambling or possession of raffle tickets is concerned, if the gambling and possession is in connection with a game of chance operated in accordance with chapter 62 or a raffle conducted without a registration as authorized by section 1837-A . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §31 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1851 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1851
17-A §1851. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of administrative release; exceptions
Status: in_force

The court may sentence a person who has been convicted of a Class D or Class E crime or a Class C crime under Title 29‑A, former section 2557, section 2557‑A or section 2558 to a sentencing alternative under section 1502, subsection 2, paragraphs I , J and K for an individual and section 1502, subsection 7, paragraph E for an organization, unless: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Sentencing alternative includes probation. The court sentences the person to a sentencing alternative under section 1502 that includes a period of probation; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Sentencing alternative diminishes gravity of crime. The court finds that such a sentence would diminish the gravity of the crime for which that person was convicted. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1037-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1037-A
17 §1037-A. Affirmative defense
Status: in_force

It is an affirmative defense to alleged violations of sections 1035 , 1036 and 1037 that 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, §51 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
17 M.R.S. § 2275 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2275
17 §2275. Driver license and registration procedures
Status: in_force

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall include a summary of this chapter with each reregistration and new vehicle operator license issued. [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. A, §45 (AMD).]

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall include a summary of this chapter in the next revision and printing of the driver license information materials. [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. A, §45 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 57 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 57
17-A §57. Criminal liability for conduct of another; accomplices
Status: in_force

1. A person may be guilty of a crime if it is committed by the conduct of another person for which the person is legally accountable as provided in this section. [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]

2. A person is legally accountable for the conduct of another person when: A. Acting with the intention, knowledge, recklessness or criminal negligence that is sufficient for the commission of the crime, the person causes an innocent person, or a person not criminally responsible, to engage in such conduct; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] B. The person is made accountable for the conduct of such other person by the law defining the crime; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] C. The person is an accomplice of such other person in the commission of the crime, as provided in subsection 3 . [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]

3. A person is an accomplice of another person in the commission of a crime if: A. With the intent of promoting or facilitating the commission of the crime, the person solicits such other person to commit the crime, or aids or agrees to aid or attempts to aid such other person in planning or committing the crime. A person is an accomplice under this subsection to any crime the commission of which was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the person's conduct; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] B. The person's conduct is expressly declared by law to establish the person's complicity. [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]

4. A person who is legally incapable of committing a particular crime may be guilty thereof if it is committed by the conduct of another person for which the person is legally accountable. [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]

5. Unless otherwise expressly provided, a person is not an accomplice in a crime committed by another person if: A. The person is the victim of that crime; [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] B. The crime is so defined that it cannot be committed without the person's cooperation; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] C. The person terminates complicity prior to the commission of the crime by: (1) Informing the person's accomplice that the person has abandoned the criminal activity; and (2) Leaving the scene of the prospective crime, if the person is present thereat. [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]

6. An accomplice may be convicted on proof of the commission of the crime and of the accomplice's complicity therein, though the person claimed to have committed the crime has not been prosecuted or convicted, or has been convicted of a different crime or degree of crime, or is not subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to section 10-A, subsection 1 , or has an immunity to prosecution or conviction, or has been acquitted. [PL 2007, c. 173, §13 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2511 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Section 2511
17 §2511. Harvesting timber near property line
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Established property line" means a line demarcated by monuments, signs, markings, pins, reference points or other markers that denotes a change in ownership between abutting properties. These established property line markers must have been placed upon mutual agreement of the abutting landowners, based on historical physical evidence of a preexisting boundary line, or by a licensed professional surveyor pursuant to Title 32, chapter 141 . [PL 2013, c. 180, §2 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 180, §6 (AFF).] B. "Harvester" means a person, firm, company, corporation or other legal entity that harvests or contracts to harvest a forest product. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] C. "Landowner representative" means a person, firm, company, corporation or other legal entity representing the landowner in timber sales or land management. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] D. "Line tree" means a tree whose main stem or trunk straddles an established property line and that is blazed or painted to indicate the location of the established property line. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] E. "Timber harvesting" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 8868, subsection 4 . [PL 2021, c. 30, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 30, §4 (AMD).]

2. Prohibitions. The following acts are prohibited. A. A landowner or landowner representative who authorizes timber harvesting or a harvester who in fact harvests timber shall clearly mark with flagging or other temporary and visible means any established property lines that are within 200 feet of the area to be harvested. The marking of property lines must be completed prior to commencing timber harvesting. A person who fails to mark property lines in accordance with this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] B. A landowner, landowner representative or harvester who authorizes the timber harvesting or in fact harvests a line tree without first obtaining permission from the abutting landowner commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exemptions. The following are exempt from this section: A. The Department of Transportation in the performance of activities under Title 23, section 701 ; [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] B. Public utilities engaged in maintaining adequate facilities in compliance with Title 35‑A, section 301 ; [PL 2003, c. 550, §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 by removing trees obstructing a public way or fallen trees or in emergencies; and [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] D. Timber harvesting performed on a parcel of land that is 5 acres or less. [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 550, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1314-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1314-A
17 §1314-A. Misrepresentation as service animal or assistance animal
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly misrepresents as a service animal any animal that does not meet the definition of "service animal," as defined in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9-E , commits a civil violation. A person who knowingly misrepresents as an assistance animal any animal that does not meet the definition of "assistance animal," as defined in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 1-H , commits a civil violation. Misrepresentation as a service animal or an assistance animal includes, but is not limited to: [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]

1. False documents. Knowingly creating documents that falsely represent that an animal is a service animal or an assistance animal; [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]

2. Providing false documents. Knowingly providing to another person documents falsely stating that an animal is a service animal or an assistance animal; [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]

3. Harness, collar, vest or sign. Knowingly fitting an animal, when the animal is not a service animal, with a harness, collar, vest or sign of the type commonly used by a person with a disability to indicate an animal is a service animal; or [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]

4. Falsely representing animal as service animal. Knowingly representing that an animal is a service animal, when the animal has not completed training to perform disability-related tasks or do disability-related work for a person with a disability. [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]

For a civil violation under this section a fine of not more than $1,000 for each occurrence may be adjudged. [PL 2015, c. 457, §9 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 3203-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 3203-A
17 §3203-A. Motor homes
Status: in_force

A person who is licensed in accordance with Title 29-A, section 951 and whose primary business is the buying and selling of new motor homes is exempt from section 3203 as it relates to that person's primary business. A "motor home" means a motor vehicle that is primarily designed as temporary living quarters and: [PL 1995, c. 87, §2 (NEW).]

1. Part of vehicle. Is built onto or is an integral part of the motor vehicle chassis; and [PL 1995, c. 87, §2 (NEW).]

2. Contains living systems. Contains independent living systems that are part of the manufacturing process that include cooking facilities, plumbing with external evacuation or that is self-contained, electrical capabilities, a heating source powered separately from the engine and a water system that includes a sink and faucet. [PL 1995, c. 87, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 604 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 604
17-A §604. Improper compensation for past action
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of improper compensation for past action if: A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or for having violated his duty; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. He promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit, acceptance of which would be a violation of paragraph A . [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Improper compensation for past action is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1025 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1025
17 §1025. Handling of animals seized or held
Status: in_force

1. Handling of animals. No humane agent, animal control officer, animal shelter, pound, animal care center, humane society or veterinarian and anyone acting under their authority and having possession of any animal by reason of his office may: A. Provide or supply dealers, commercial kennels or laboratories with the animal; or [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. Give, release, sell, trade, loan, transfer or otherwise provide any live animal to any individual, firm, association, corporation, educational institution, laboratory, medical facility or anyone else for purposes of experimentation or vivisection. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

2. Livestock. Livestock to be sold at public auction is exempt from this section. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2013 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2013
17-A §2013. Post-conviction relief
Status: in_force

If, in any judicial proceeding following conviction, a court issues a final judgment invalidating the conviction, the judgment may include an order that any or all of a restitution payment that the convicted person paid pursuant to the sentence for that conviction be returned to the convicted person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 704 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 29 / Section 704
17-A §704. Possession of forgery devices
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession of forgery devices if: A. He makes or possesses with knowledge of its character, any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in committing aggravated forgery or forgery; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. He makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, or article capable of or adaptable to use in committing an aggravated forgery or forgery, with the intent to use it himself, or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of committing aggravated forgery or forgery. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Possession of forgery devices is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2008 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2008
17-A §2008. Deceased victims
Status: in_force

An offender's obligation to pay restitution is not affected by the death of the victim to whom the restitution is due. The money collected as restitution must be forwarded to the estate of the victim. If an offender is an heir, beneficiary or recipient of the victim's estate, any restitution paid to the estate under this section may not benefit the offender but must be distributed to any other heir, beneficiary or recipient as if the distribution of the estate's assets did not include the offender or, if the victim's estate has no heir, beneficiary or recipient other than the offender, the restitution must be paid to the Victims' Compensation Fund under Title 5, chapter 316‑A or the Victims' Property Compensation Fund under Title 5, chapter 316‑C , determined by whether the restitution is for underlying injury or property damage. [PL 2021, c. 307, §1 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 506-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 506-A
17-A §506-A. Harassment
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of harassment if, without reasonable cause: A. The person engages in any course of conduct with the intent to harass, torment or threaten another person: (1) After having been notified, in writing or otherwise, not to engage in such conduct by: (a) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer or justice of the peace. The notification not to engage in such conduct expires one year from the date of issuance; or (b) A court in a protective order issued under Title 5, section 4654 or 4655 or Title 19‑A , former section 4006 or 4007 or Title 19‑A, section 4108 or 4110 ; (2) If the person is an adult in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, after having been forbidden to engage in such conduct by the Commissioner of Corrections, the chief administrative officer of the facility, the correctional administrator for the region or their designees; or (3) After having been notified, in writing or otherwise, while the person was a member of the National Guard, not to engage in such conduct by a commanding officer. A person violates this subparagraph regardless of whether the person is a member of the National Guard when the person engages in the conduct and regardless of where the conduct occurs. The notification not to engage in such conduct expires one year from the date of issuance. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2021, c. 634, Pt. B, §§2-4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §31 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and, at the time of the harassment, the person has 2 or more prior Maine convictions under this section in which the victim was the same person or a member of that victim's immediate family or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this paragraph 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, §23 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 634, Pt. B, §§2-4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §31 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §67 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. For the purposes of this section, "immediate family" means spouse, parent, child, sibling, stepchild and stepparent, "National Guard" has the same meaning as in Title 37‑B, section 102, subsection 1 and "commanding officer" has the same meaning as in Title 37‑B, section 402, subsection 4 . [PL 2021, c. 634, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1754 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1754
17 §1754. Aiding sailors to desert
Status: in_force

Whoever entices or persuades or attempts to entice or persuade, or aids, assists or attempts to aid or assist, a member of the crew of any vessel arriving in or about to sail from a port in this State to leave or desert such vessel before the expiration of the crew member's term of service therein commits a Class E crime. District Courts have original jurisdiction in all cases arising under this section. [PL 1991, c. 797, §3 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1602 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 63 / Section 1602
17-A §1602. Sentencing procedure
Status: in_force

1. Class A, Class B or Class C crimes. In imposing a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502 that includes a term of imprisonment for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime, in setting the appropriate length of that term as well as any unsuspended portion of that term accompanied by a period of probation or administrative release, the court shall employ the following 3-step process. A. First, the court shall determine a basic term of imprisonment by considering the particular nature and seriousness of the offense as committed by the individual. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Second, the court shall determine the maximum term of imprisonment to be imposed by considering all other relevant sentencing factors, both aggravating and mitigating, appropriate to the case. Relevant sentencing factors include, but are not limited to, the character of the individual, the age of the individual at the time the conduct forming the basis for the conviction occurred, the individual's criminal history, the effect of the offense on the victim, the effect of the potential term of imprisonment on those relying on the individual as a primary caregiver and the protection of the public interest. [PL 2025, c. 402, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 420, §1 (AMD).] C. Third, the court shall determine what portion, if any, of the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph B should be suspended and, if a suspension order is to be entered, determine the appropriate period of probation or administrative release to accompany that suspension. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 402, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 420, §1 (AMD).]

2. Crime of murder. In imposing a sentence pursuant to section 1603 for the crime of murder, the court shall employ only the first 2 steps of the sentencing process as specified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Imposition of supervised release after imprisonment for violation of gross sexual assault. When the court imposes a period of supervised release after imprisonment for a violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph C as required by section 1881, subsection 1 or chooses to impose a period of supervised release after imprisonment for any other violation of section 253 , as authorized by section 1881, subsection 2 , the court, after employing the first 2 steps of the sentencing process as specified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B , shall determine the appropriate period of supervised release to follow the maximum term of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Class D or Class E crimes. In imposing a sentencing alternative for a Class D or Class E crime pursuant to section 1502 that is contested by the parties and setting the appropriate length of that term as well as any unsuspended portion of that term accompanied by a period of probation or administrative release, the court shall consider all relevant sentencing factors, both aggravating and mitigating, appropriate to the case. Relevant sentencing factors include, but are not limited to, the character of the individual, the individual's criminal history, the effect of the offense on the victim, the effect of the potential sentencing alternative on those relying on the individual as a primary caregiver and the protection of the public interest. [PL 2025, c. 402, §2 (NEW).]

5. Primary caregiver defined. As used in this section, "primary caregiver" means an individual who has the greatest responsibility for the care of a minor, a dependent person or an incapacitated adult as defined by Title 22, section 3472, subsection 10. [PL 2025, c. 402, §3 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2301 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2301
17-A §2301. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Family or household member. "Family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 . [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §43 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

1-A. Dating partner. "Dating partner" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 465, §19 (NEW).]

2. Jail. "Jail" means a county or regional jail. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Sentence of imprisonment. "Sentence of imprisonment" means: A. A term of imprisonment, none of which is suspended; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. An unsuspended portion of a split sentence of imprisonment either before or after revocation of probation or administrative release; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. An unsuspended portion of a wholly suspended term of imprisonment with probation or with administrative release after revocation of that probation or administrative release; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. Any court-ordered time in the custody of the Department of Corrections after revocation of a period of supervised release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 315-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 315-A
17 §315-A. Limited dual beano registration
Status: in_force

The Gambling Control Unit may issue a limited dual beano registration to 2 organizations eligible for a regular registration to conduct a game of beano. A limited dual beano registration permits 2 organizations to conduct beano jointly on the same date and at the same location. An organization may only conduct beano under the authority of a dual registration on 2 occasions during a calendar year. The following provisions apply to registration under this section. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §17 (AMD).]

1. Application. The 2 organizations wishing to conduct beano jointly shall submit an application to the Gambling Control Unit in a manner prescribed by the unit. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §17 (AMD).]

2. Lead registrant. One organization must be identified as the lead registrant and acknowledge responsibility for any violation of the laws or rules governing beano committed during the conduct of the game. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §17 (AMD).]

3. Disposition of revenue. Revenue received from the conduct of the game must be divided in equal amounts between both organizations. Each organization shall file a disposition of funds report as if that organization had conducted beano independently. [PL 2013, c. 305, §2 (NEW).]

4. Registration fee. The registration fee for a limited dual beano license is $12. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §17 (AMD).]

5. Sealed ticket game tickets. A limited dual beano registration does not authorize the registered organizations to sell sealed ticket game tickets jointly. [PL 2025, c. 424, §4 (AMD).]

6. Application of other laws. Unless otherwise provided by this section, the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted in accordance with this chapter apply to beano games conducted under a limited dual beano registration. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §17 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 253 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 253
17-A §253. Gross sexual assault
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of gross sexual assault if that person engages in a sexual act with another person and: A. The other person submits as a result of compulsion, as defined in section 251, subsection 1, paragraph E . Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] B. The other person, not the actor's spouse, has not in fact attained the age of 14 years. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] C. The other person, not the actor's spouse, has not in fact attained 12 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

2. A person is guilty of gross sexual assault if that person engages in a sexual act with another person and: A. The actor has substantially impaired the other person's power to appraise or control the other person's sexual acts by furnishing, as defined in section 1101, subsection 18, paragraph A , administering or employing drugs, intoxicants or other similar means. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2007, c. 474, §1 (AMD).] B. The actor compels or induces the other person to engage in the sexual act by any threat. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. The other person suffers from mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor, and which in fact renders the other person substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the contact involved or of understanding that the person has the right to deny or withdraw consent. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §15 (AMD); 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 act. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §15 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] E. 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 B crime; [PL 2007, c. 102, §1 (AMD).] F. 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 act. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2021, c. 360, §1 (AMD).] G. The other person, not the actor's spouse, has not attained the age of 18 years and is a resident in or attending a children's home, child care facility, facility operated by a family child care provider, children's residential care facility, drug treatment center, youth camp licensed under Title 22, section 2495 or similar school, facility or institution regularly providing care or services for children, and the actor is a teacher, employee or other person having instructional, supervisory or disciplinary authority over the other person 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 act. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2021, c. 360, §2 (AMD).] H. The other person has not in fact attained the age of 18 years and the actor is a parent, stepparent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the long-term care and welfare of that other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §16 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] I. 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 C crime; [PL 2019, c. 494, §1 (AMD).] J. 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 the 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 C crime; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).] K. 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 C crime; [PL 2017, c. 300, §1 (AMD).] L. 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 C crime; [PL 2021, c. 567, §8 (AMD).] M. The other person has not consented to the sexual act and the actor is criminally negligent with regard to whether the other person has consented. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2023, c. 280, §2 (AMD).] N. The actor is a law enforcement officer acting in performance of official duties and the other person, not the actor's spouse, is under arrest, in custody or being interrogated or temporarily detained, including during a traffic stop or questioning pursuant to an investigation of a crime. For the purposes of this paragraph, "law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2801‑A, subsection 5 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. [PL 2019, c. 438, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 280, §2 (AMD).]

3. [PL 2017, c. 300, §3 (RP).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §18 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

5. [PL 2001, c. 383, §19 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

6. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]

7. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §13 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2303 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2303
17-A §2303. Commencement of sentence of imprisonment
Status: in_force

1. Commitment to Department of Corrections. The sentence of imprisonment of an individual committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections to serve that sentence commences on the date on which that individual is received into the correctional facility designated as the initial place of confinement by the Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee pursuant to section 2304 . That day is counted as the first full day of the sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Commitment to specified jail. The sentence of imprisonment of an individual committed to the custody of a jail to serve that sentence commences on the date on which that individual is received into the jail specified in the sentence. That day is counted as the first full day of the sentence if the term of imprisonment, or the unsuspended portion of the term of imprisonment, is over 30 days; otherwise, a deduction is accorded only for the portion of that day for which the individual is actually in execution of the sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Commitment with concurrent sentence of imprisonment from another jurisdiction. When an individual is sentenced to a concurrent sentence of imprisonment as authorized by section 1608, subsection 6 , the provisions of this chapter apply and must be administered by the chief administrative officer of this State's correctional facility when the individual is committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections or by the jail administrator of a jail in this State when the individual is committed to the custody of the jail. If the individual is released from imprisonment under the sentence of the other jurisdiction prior to the termination of this State's sentence, the individual shall serve the remainder of this State's sentence at the appropriate correctional facility or jail in this State. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1052 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 43 / Section 1052
17-A §1052. Right to possess, carry or transport machine gun
Status: in_force

Any law enforcement officer of the State of Maine, any law enforcement officer of another state or a territory of the United States, members of the Armed Forces, Maine National Guard and Maine State Guard may possess a machine gun if the possession or carrying of such weapon is in the discharge of his official duties and has been authorized by his appointing authority. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

Machine guns manufactured, acquired, transferred or possessed in accordance with the National Firearms Act, as amended, shall be exempt from this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2795 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2795
17 §2795. License for use of certain engines
Status: in_force

No stationary, internal combustion or steam engine shall be erected in a town until the municipal officers have granted license therefor, designating the place where the buildings therefor shall be erected, the materials and mode of construction, the size of the boiler and furnace, and such provision as to height of chimney or flues, and protection against fire and explosion, as they judge proper for the safety of the neighborhood. Such license shall be granted on written application, recorded in the town records and a certified copy of it furnished, without charge, to the applicant.

When application is made for such license, said officers shall assign a time and place for its consideration, and give at least 14 days' public notice thereof, in such manner as they think proper, at the expense of the applicant. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the select boards of towns in granting or refusing such license may appeal therefrom within 30 days to the Superior Court held in said county, which court may appoint a committee of 3 disinterested persons, as is provided in relation to appeals from location of highways. Said committee must be sworn and shall give 14 days' notice of the time and place of their hearing to the parties interested, view the premises, hear the parties and affirm, reverse or annul the decision of said select board, and their decision is final. Pending such appeal from granting such license, the Superior Court may enjoin the erection of such building and engine. [PL 2021, c. 275, §3 (AMD).]

Any such engine erected without a license shall be deemed a common nuisance without other proof than its use.

Said officers shall have the same authority to abate and remove an engine, erected without license, as is given to the local health officer in Title 22, chapter 153 .
17-A M.R.S. § 1109 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1109
17-A §1109. Stealing drugs
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of stealing drugs if the person violates chapter 15, section 353 , 355 or 356‑A knowing or believing that the subject of the theft is a scheduled drug, and it is in fact a scheduled drug, and the theft is from a person authorized to possess or traffick in that scheduled drug. [PL 2003, c. 1, §9 (AMD).]

2. Stealing drugs is: A. A Class C crime if the drug is a schedule W, X or Y drug; or [PL 2001, c. 419, §21 (NEW).] B. A Class D crime if the drug is a schedule Z drug. [PL 2001, c. 419, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 419, §21 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2101 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 75 / Section 2101
17-A §2101. Definitions
Status: in_force

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

1. Crime. "Crime" means a criminal offense in which, as defined, there is a victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Victim. "Victim" means: A. A person who is the victim of a crime; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The immediate family of a victim of a crime if: (1) The underlying crime is one of domestic violence or sexual assault or one in which the family suffered serious physical trauma or serious financial loss; or (2) Due to death, age, physical or mental disease, disorder or defect, the victim is unable to participate as allowed under this chapter. As used in this paragraph, "immediate family" means the spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, stepchild or stepparent of the victim. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 6 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 6
17-A §6. Application to crimes outside the code
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of Parts 1 , 6 and 7 and chapter 7 are applicable to crimes defined outside this code, unless the context of the statute defining the crime clearly requires otherwise. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]

2. [PL 1977, c. 510, §17 (RP).]

3. [PL 1977, c. 510, §17 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 557 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Section 557
17-A §557. Other defenses
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, a person who in good faith provides treatment for a child or dependent person by spiritual means through prayer may not for that reason alone be determined to have knowingly endangered the welfare of that child or dependent person. [PL 2005, c. 373, §3 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 103-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 103-A
17-A §103-A. Duress
Status: in_force

1. It is a defense that, when a person engages in conduct that would otherwise constitute a crime, the person is compelled to do so by threat of imminent death or serious bodily injury to that person or another person or because that person was compelled to do so by force. [PL 2007, c. 173, §19 (AMD).]

2. For purposes of this section, compulsion exists only if the force, threat or circumstances are such as would have prevented a reasonable person in the defendant's situation from resisting the pressure. [PL 1981, c. 324, §26 (NEW).]

3. The defense set forth in this section is not available: A. To a person who intentionally or knowingly committed the homicide for which the person is being tried; [PL 2007, c. 173, §19 (AMD).] B. To a person who recklessly placed that person in a situation in which it was reasonably probable that the person would be subjected to duress; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §19 (AMD).] C. To a person who with criminal negligence placed that person in a situation in which it was reasonably probable that the person would be subjected to duress, whenever criminal negligence suffices to establish culpability for the offense charged. [PL 2007, c. 173, §19 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §19 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1356 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 4 / Chapter 55 / Section 1356
17-A §1356. Reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1983, c. 812, §100 (RPR).]
17 M.R.S. § 320 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 320
17 §320. Conduct of beano
Status: in_force

1. Liquor prohibited. A licensee or registrant may not conduct "beano" or "bingo" in the same room where liquor is sold, served or consumed during the period of one hour before the conduct of the games. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §22 (AMD).]

2. Disorderly persons prohibited. A licensee or registrant may not permit a disorderly person to enter or remain within the room or area where "beano" or "bingo" games are being conducted. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §22 (AMD).]

3. 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, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1351 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 4 / Chapter 55 / Section 1351
17-A §1351. Establishment
Status: in_force

The Criminal Law Advisory Commission, established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52 , is created for the purpose of conducting a continuing study of the criminal law of Maine. [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §71 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1705 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1705
17 §1705. Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt
Status: in_force

A warehouse, or any officer, agent or servant of a warehouse who delivers goods out of the possession of such warehouse, knowing that a negotiable receipt the negotiation of which would transfer the right to the possession of such goods is outstanding and uncanceled, without obtaining the possession of such receipt at or before the time of such delivery, except in the cases provided for in Title 11, sections 7‑1402 and 7‑1403 , is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction must be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both. [PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §47 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §48 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2304 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2304
17-A §2304. Notification of commitment to Department of Corrections
Status: in_force

At the time of sentencing, the sheriff or the sheriff's designee shall notify the Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee that an individual has been committed to the Department of Corrections and shall inquire as to the correctional facility to which the individual must be delivered by the sheriff or the sheriff's designee. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee has complete discretion to determine the initial place of confinement. In making this determination, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall review all relevant information, including any available mental health information. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall immediately inform the sheriff or the sheriff's designee of the location of the correctional facility to which the individual must be transported. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1108 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1108
17-A §1108. Acquiring drugs by deception
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of acquiring drugs by deception if, as a result of deception, the person obtains or exercises control over a prescription for a scheduled drug or 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 C crime; [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §36 (AFF).] B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §36 (AFF).] C. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §36 (AFF).] D. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §36 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §36 (AFF).]

2. As used in this section, "deception" has the same meaning as in section 354, subsection 2 and includes: A. Failure by a person, after having been asked by a prescribing health care provider or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider, to disclose the particulars of every narcotic drug or prescription for a narcotic drug issued to that person by a different health care provider within the preceding 30 days; or [PL 2001, c. 419, §19 (NEW).] B. Furnishing a false name or address to a prescribing health care provider or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider. [PL 2001, c. 419, §19 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 419, §19 (AMD).]

3. For purposes of this section, information communicated to a prescribing health care provider, or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider, in an effort to violate this section, including a violation by procuring the administration of a scheduled drug by deception, may not be deemed a privileged communication. [PL 2007, c. 382, §1 (AMD).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §129 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

5. For purposes of the causation required by subsection 1 , engaging in an act of deception described in subsection 2, paragraph A or B gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303, that the act of deception in fact resulted in the acquisition of any drugs prescribed to that person by that prescribing health care provider or person acting under the direction or supervision of that prescribing health care provider. [PL 2003, c. 143, §6 (AMD).]

6. A prescribing health care provider, or a person acting under the direction or supervision of a prescribing health care provider, who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a person is committing or has committed deception may report that fact to a law enforcement officer. A person participating in good faith in reporting under this subsection, or in participating in a related proceeding, is immune from criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the proceeding. [PL 2007, c. 382, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1810 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1810
17-A §1810. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by summons
Status: in_force

1. Authority of probation officer. If a probation officer has probable cause to believe that a person on probation has violated a condition of probation, that officer may deliver to that person, or cause to be delivered to that person, a summons ordering that person to appear for a court hearing on the alleged violation. This subsection does not apply to a violation of a condition of probation imposed pursuant to section 1807, subsection 2, paragraph I when there is no alleged violation that constitutes a crime, except as set out in section 1814 . [PL 2021, c. 403, §2 (AMD).]

2. Contents of summons; probation officer to file motion for revocation. The summons delivered pursuant to subsection 1 must include the signature of the probation officer; a brief statement of the alleged violation; the time and place of the alleged violation; and the time, place and date the person is to appear in court or a statement that the court will notify the person of the time, place and date to appear. As soon as practical after service of the summons, the probation officer shall file with the court a motion for revocation of probation that sets forth the facts underlying the alleged violation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Initial appearance. A person appearing on a motion to revoke probation pursuant to a summons must be given an initial appearance as provided in section 1811, subsection 4 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Failure to appear. If the person fails to appear in court after having been served with a summons, the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the person. After arrest, the person must be given a probable cause hearing as provided in section 1809, subsection 2 and an initial appearance as provided in section 1811, subsection 3 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 354-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 354-A
17-A §354-A. Insurance deception
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception and with an intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §35 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651 ; any violation of section 702 , 703 or 708 ; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2007, c. 476, §12 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §12 (AMD).]

2. For purposes of this section, insurance deception occurs when a person intentionally makes a misrepresentation or written false statement that the person does not believe to be true relating to a material fact to any person engaged in the business of insurance concerning any of the following: A. An application for the issuance or renewal of an insurance policy; [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] B. The rating of an insurance policy; [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] C. Payment made in accordance with an insurance policy; [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] D. A claim for payment or benefit pursuant to an insurance policy; or [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] E. Premiums paid on an insurance policy. [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).]

3. It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the deception related to a matter that was of no pecuniary significance or that the person deceived acted unreasonably in relying on the deception. [PL 2001, c. 383, §36 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 1837-C — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1837-C
17 §1837-C. Raffle entry by payment management system
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Geolocation technology" means a computer program or data collection system that can be used to identify the geographic location of an individual interacting with that computer program or data collection system through the Internet. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] B. "Payment management system" means a mobile application or other digital platform and the accompanying computer software used to accept payment for a raffle chance or ticket through the Internet. [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]

2. Use of payment management system. When conducting a raffle under section 1837‑A that is not an Internet raffle, a person or organization may accept payment for a raffle chance or ticket from a payment management system if: A. The payment management system is approved by the director under subsection 3 ; [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] B. The raffle chance or ticket is purchased by an individual who is at least 18 years of age; and [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] C. The raffle chance or ticket is purchased by an individual who is physically located in the State or another state where the purchase of that raffle chance or ticket would be legal under the laws of that state. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] If the person or organization determines that the purchase of a raffle chance or ticket is made in violation of paragraph B or C , the person or organization shall immediately refund the payment and void the raffle chance or ticket associated with the purchase. If the person or organization conducts a raffle in which a winner receives a firearm, the transfer of that firearm to the winner must be processed through a holder of a federal license for a dealer in firearms who is not a dealer in destructive devices under 18 United States Code, Section 923(a)(3)(B). A person or organization that fails to comply with this subsection commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $5,000. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]

3. Approval of payment management system. Upon request from a person or organization, the director may approve a payment management system for use by the person or organization in conducting a raffle that is not an Internet raffle only if the director determines that the payment management system: A. Does not permit the extension of credit from the person or organization to an individual who purchases a raffle chance or ticket; [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] B. Does not permit an individual to initiate a transaction to purchase a raffle chance or ticket and finalize the transaction by providing payment by mail; [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] C. Includes adequate measures to ensure that an individual who purchases a raffle chance or ticket is at least 18 years of age; [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] D. Includes geolocation technology to determine with a reasonable degree of certainty the state in which an individual who purchases a raffle chance or ticket is physically located at the time the purchase is made and allows a person or organization to prevent an individual from purchasing a raffle chance or ticket while the individual is physically located in a state where the purchase of that raffle chance or ticket would not be legal under the laws of that state; [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] E. Provides for the immediate refund of any payment to purchase a raffle chance or ticket made by an individual who the person or organization discovers is under 18 years of age at the time of purchase or was physically located in a state where the raffle being conducted is not legally permitted at the time of purchase; [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] F. Includes adequate measures to protect the privacy and security of payment information submitted by individuals who purchase raffle chances or tickets during the purchase process; and [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] G. Enables the person or organization to satisfy the record-keeping and reporting requirements in subsection 6 as well as any other requirements established by the Gambling Control Unit by rule. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]

4. Payment; eligible organization. A payment management system approved by the director under this section may permit the use of a debit card or other payment method that an eligible organization as described in section 1832, subsection 2 uses to accept membership dues from out-of-state members and may allow a member of the eligible organization to request that payment for a raffle chance or ticket be made using the member's funds already within the possession of the eligible organization. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]

5. Guidance for raffle operators. Upon receipt of a request to approve a payment management system under subsection 3 , the director shall provide the person or organization with a guidance document including any information the director determines necessary to assist the person or organization in complying with the requirements of this section. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]

6. Record-keeping and reporting requirements. In addition to the record-keeping requirements under section 1839 , a person or organization that uses a payment management system to conduct a raffle under section 1837‑A for which a registration is required shall: A. Retain for a period of 3 years an electronic copy of each receipt for the sale of a raffle chance or ticket sold using the payment management system; [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] B. Retain for a period of one year a physical copy of each raffle ticket stub generated by the sale of a chance or ticket for a raffle sold using the payment management system; [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] C. Maintain raffle ticket stubs retained under paragraph A or B separately for each individual raffle; [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] D. Provide receipts for raffle chances or tickets and raffle ticket stubs retained under this subsection to the Gambling Control Unit on request; and [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] E. Submit an annual report to the Gambling Control Unit that includes the number of raffles conducted using a payment management system during the year covered by the report and the amount of gross receipts for each of those raffles. [PL 2021, c. 636, §3 (NEW).] A person or organization that fails to comply with this subsection commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $5,000. [PL 2025, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2263 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2263
17 §2263. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §33 (AMD).]

1. "Disposable package" or "container" means any and all packages or containers used for the purpose of containing a product sold or held out for sale for human or animal consumption. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]

1-A. Committee. [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]

1-B. Department. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 1975, c. 739, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

1-C. Commercial purpose. "Commercial purpose" means for the purpose of economic gain. [PL 1989, c. 820, §2 (NEW).]

1-D. Abandoned ice-fishing shack. "Abandoned ice-fishing shack" means a temporary structure used for ice fishing and left on property not owned by the person owning the structure without permission of the landowner. [PL 2019, c. 325, §10 (AMD).]

2. Litter. "Litter" means all waste materials including, but not limited to, bottles; glass; crockery; cans; scrap metal; junk; paper; garbage; rubbish; brush and yard debris; offal, except waste parts or remains resulting from the normal field dressing of lawfully harvested wild game or the lawful use of waste parts or remains of wild game as bait; feathers, except feathers from live birds while being transported; abandoned ice-fishing shacks; old automobiles or parts of automobiles or similar refuse; or disposable packages or containers thrown or deposited as prohibited in this chapter, but not including the wastes of the primary processes of mining, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing. "Litter" includes waste materials resulting from or associated with the use of tobacco products, including, but not limited to, cigarette butts; all waste materials resulting from the outdoor release or abandonment of a balloon; and all waste materials resulting from the use of consumer fireworks. For the purposes of this subsection, "tobacco product" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 1551, subsection 3 and "consumer fireworks" has the same meaning as in Title 8, section 221‑A, subsection 1‑A . For the purposes of this subsection, "brush and yard debris" does not include slash, as defined in Title 12, section 9331 , generated by or on behalf of a public utility, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 13 . [PL 2025, c. 176, §1 (AMD).]

3. "Litter receptacle" means a container of suitable size which is clearly identified with a sign, symbol or other device as a place where the public may dispose of litter. [PL 1975, c. 739, §5 (AMD).]

4. Vehicle. "Vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled and designed for carrying persons or property or which is used for the transportation of persons, except motorcycles, farm implements and snowmobiles. [PL 1975, c. 739, §6 (AMD).]

4-A. Commercial vehicle. "Commercial vehicle" means a vehicle owned or used by a business, corporation, association, partnership, or the sole proprietorship of any entity conducting business for a commercial purpose. [PL 1989, c. 820, §3 (NEW).]

5. "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization of any kind whatsoever. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]

6. "Public place" means any area that is used or held out for use by the public whether or not owned or operated by public or private interests. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]

7. "Trailer" means any vehicle without motive power, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]

8. "Watercraft" means any type of vessel, boat or craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. [PL 1971, c. 405, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 253-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 253-A
17-A §253-A. Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault
Status: in_force

1. Any term of years; nonmandatory sentence alternative. If the State pleads and proves that the defendant is a repeat sexual assault offender, the court may impose a definite term of imprisonment for any term of years. The court also may impose as part of the sentence either a period of probation of any term of years pursuant to section 1804, subsection 4 or a period of supervised release of any term of years pursuant to section 1881, subsection 2, paragraph A . As used in this subsection, "repeat sexual assault offender" means a person who commits a new gross sexual assault after having been convicted previously and sentenced for any of the following: A. Gross sexual assault, formerly denominated as gross sexual misconduct; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] B. Rape; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] C. Attempted murder accompanied by sexual assault; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] D. Murder accompanied by sexual assault; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] E. Conduct substantially similar to a crime listed in paragraphs A to D that is a crime under the laws of another jurisdiction. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] For purposes of determining whether a defendant is a repeat sexual assault offender, the date of sentencing is the date of the oral pronouncement of the sentence by the trial court, even if an appeal is taken. "Accompanied by sexual assault" as used with respect to attempted murder, murder and crimes involving substantially similar conduct in another jurisdiction is satisfied if it was definitionally an element of the crime or was pleaded and proved. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]

2. Any term of years; mandatory sentence alternative. If the State pleads and proves that a crime under section 253 was committed against an individual who had not yet attained 12 years of age, the court shall impose a definite term of imprisonment for any term of years. In determining the basic term of imprisonment as the first step in the sentencing process specified in section 1602, subsection 1, paragraph A , the court shall select a definite term of at least 20 years. The court shall also impose as part of the sentence a period of supervised release to immediately follow that definite term of imprisonment as mandated by section 1881, subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]

3. Aggravating sentencing factors. The court shall treat the following as an aggravating sentencing factor. A. If the State pleads and proves that a Class A crime of gross sexual assault was committed by an individual who had previously been convicted and sentenced for a Class B or Class C crime of unlawful sexual contact, or an essentially similar crime in another jurisdiction, the court, in determining the appropriate sentence, shall treat as an aggravating sentencing factor that prior conviction. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] B. If the State pleads and proves that a violation of section 253, subsection 1 or 2 was committed in a safe children zone, the court, in determining the appropriate sentence, shall treat this as an aggravating sentencing factor. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] C. In using a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment for an individual convicted of violating section 253 , a court, in determining the maximum period of incarceration as the 2nd step in the sentencing process specified in section 1602, subsection 1, paragraph B , shall treat each prior Maine conviction for a violation of section 253 as an aggravating sentencing factor. (1) When the sentencing class for a prior conviction under section 253 is Class A, the court shall enhance the basic period of incarceration by a minimum of 4 years of imprisonment. (2) When the sentencing class for a prior conviction under section 253 is Class B, the court shall enhance the basic period of incarceration by a minimum of 2 years of imprisonment. (3) When the sentencing class for a prior conviction under section 253 is Class C, the court shall enhance the basic period of incarceration by a minimum of one year of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] D. In arriving at the final sentence as the 3rd step in the sentencing process specified in section 1602, subsection 1, paragraph C , the court may not suspend that portion of the maximum term of incarceration based on a prior conviction. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §14 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1706 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1706
17 §1706. Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods
Status: in_force

Any person who deposits goods to which he has not title, or upon which there is a lien or mortgage, and who takes for such goods a negotiable receipt which he afterwards negotiates for value with intent to deceive and without disclosing his want of title or the existence of the lien or mortgage shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both.
17-A M.R.S. § 251 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 251
17-A §251. Definitions and general provisions
Status: in_force

1. In this chapter the following definitions apply. A. "Spouse" means a person legally married to the actor, but does not include a legally married person living apart from the actor under a defacto separation. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. [PL 1989, c. 401, Pt. A, §2 (RP).] C. "Sexual act" means: (1) Any act between 2 persons 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; (2) Any act between a person and an animal being used by another person which act involves 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; or (3) Any act involving direct physical contact between the genitals or anus of one and an instrument or device manipulated by another person when that act is done for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire or for the purpose of causing bodily injury or offensive physical contact. A sexual act may be proved without allegation or proof of penetration. [PL 1985, c. 495, §5 (RPR).] D. "Sexual contact" means any touching of the genitals or anus, directly or through clothing, other than as would constitute a sexual act, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire or for the purpose of causing bodily injury or offensive physical contact. [PL 1985, c. 495, §6 (AMD).] E. "Compulsion" means the use of physical force, a threat to use physical force or a combination thereof that makes a person unable to physically repel the actor or produces in that person a reasonable fear that death, serious bodily injury or kidnapping might be imminently inflicted upon that person or another human being. "Compulsion" as defined in this paragraph places no duty upon the victim to resist the actor. [PL 1991, c. 457 (AMD).] E-1. "Consent" means a word or action by a person that indicates a freely given agreement. [PL 2023, c. 280, §1 (NEW).] F. "Safe children zone" means on or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school or on or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a day care center licensed pursuant to Title 22, section 8301‑A . [PL 1997, c. 768, §1 (NEW).] G. "Sexual touching" means any touching of the breasts, buttocks, groin or inner thigh, directly or through clothing, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. [PL 2003, c. 138, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 280, §1 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1811 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1811
17-A §1811. Initial proceedings on probation violation; filing of motion; initial appearance
Status: in_force

1. Timing of motion for probation revocation. A motion for probation revocation, which first must be approved by the prosecuting attorney, must be filed within 3 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, of the arrest of a person on probation pursuant to section 1809 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Contents of motion. The motion must set forth the facts underlying the alleged violation and, unless the person is to be given a probable cause hearing at the initial appearance as provided in section 1809 , must be accompanied by a copy of the summons delivered to the person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Timing of initial appearance on motion receipt; copy of motion to person on probation. Upon receipt of a motion for revocation of probation with respect to a person arrested pursuant to section 1809 or section 1810, subsection 4 who is not sooner released, the court shall provide the person with an initial appearance on the revocation of probation within 5 days after the arrest, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A copy of the motion must be furnished to the person prior to or at the initial appearance. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Procedure at initial appearance. At the initial appearance, the court shall advise the person of the contents of the motion, the right to a hearing on the motion, the right to be represented by counsel at a hearing and the right to appointed counsel. If the person cannot afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the person. The court shall ask the person to admit or deny the alleged violation. If the person refuses to admit or deny, a denial must be entered. In the case of a denial, the court shall set the motion for hearing and may commit the person, with or without bail, pending hearing. If the person is committed without bail pending hearing, the date of the hearing must be set no later than 45 days from the date of the initial appearance. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Bail determination. In deciding whether to set bail under this section and in setting the kind and amount of that bail, the court must be guided by the standards of post-conviction bail in Title 15, section 1051, subsection 2‑A . Appeal is governed by Title 15, section 1051, subsections 5 and 6 . Bail set under this section is also governed by the sureties and other forms of bail provisions in Title 15, chapter 105‑A, subchapter 4 and the enforcement provisions in Title 15, chapter 105‑A, subchapter 5, articles 1 and 3 , including the appeal provisions in Title 15, section 1099‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Effect of failure to meet time limits. Failure to comply with the time limits set forth in this section is not grounds for dismissal of a motion for probation revocation but may be grounds for the release of the person on probation on personal recognizance pending further proceedings. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 301 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 301
17-A §301. Kidnapping
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of kidnapping if either: A. The actor knowingly restrains another person with the intent to: (1) Hold the other person for ransom or reward; (2) Use the other person as a shield or hostage; (3) Inflict bodily injury upon the other person; (3-A) Subject the other person to conduct defined as criminal in chapter 11 ; (4) Terrorize the other person or a 3rd person; (5) Facilitate the commission of another crime by any person or flight thereafter; or (6) Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function; or [PL 2021, c. 299, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] B. The actor knowingly restrains another person: (1) Under circumstances which in fact expose the other person to risk of serious bodily injury; or (2) By secreting and holding the other person in a place where the other person is not likely to be found. [PL 2001, c. 383, §26 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 299, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

2. "Restrain" means to restrict substantially the movements of another person without the other person's consent or other lawful authority by: A. Removing the other person from the other person's residence or place of business or from a school; [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] B. Moving the other person a substantial distance from the vicinity where the other person is found; [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] C. Confining the other person for a substantial period either in the place where the restriction commences or in a place to which the other person has been moved; [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] D. Destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating or possessing any actual or purported passport or other immigration document or other actual or purported government identification document of the other person; or [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] E. Using any scheme, plan or pattern intended to cause the other person to believe that if the person does not perform certain labor or services, including prostitution, that the person or another person will suffer serious harm or restraint. [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 684, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).]

2-A. "Hostage" means a person restrained with the intent that a 3rd person, not the person restrained or the actor, perform or refrain from performing some act. [PL 1979, c. 512, §24 (NEW).]

2-B. It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person restrained is the child of the actor. [PL 1979, c. 512, §24 (NEW).]

3. Kidnapping is a Class A crime. It is however, a defense which reduces the crime to a Class B crime, if the defendant voluntarily released the victim alive and not suffering from serious bodily injury, in a safe place prior to trial. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2009 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2009
17-A §2009. Victim unable to be located
Status: in_force

If the location of a victim cannot, with due diligence, be ascertained, the money collected as restitution must be forwarded to the Treasurer of State to be handled as unclaimed property. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1702 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1702
17 §1702. Issue of receipt containing false statement
Status: in_force

A warehouseman, or any officer, agent or servant of a warehouseman, who fraudulently issues or aids in fraudulently issuing a receipt for goods knowing that it contains any false statement, shall be guilty of a crime, and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both.
17-A M.R.S. § 2015 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2015
17-A §2015. Default
Status: in_force

1. Return to court. An offender who has been sentenced to make restitution and has defaulted in payment or service thereof must be returned to court to explain the failure to pay or perform the service. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Reports. A probation officer having knowledge of a default in restitution by an offender shall report the default to the office of the attorney for the State. An attorney for the State having knowledge of a default in restitution by an offender shall report the default to the court. If the restitution was a condition of probation, the attorney for the State may file a motion to enforce payment of restitution or, with the written consent of the probation officer, a motion to revoke probation under section 1811 . If the restitution was not a condition of probation, the attorney for the State may file a motion to enforce payment of restitution. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Motion to enforce payment of restitution. Either the attorney for the State or the court may initiate a motion to enforce payment of restitution. Notification for the hearing on the motion must be sent by regular mail to the offender's last known address. If the offender does not appear for the hearing after proper notification has been sent, the court may issue a bench warrant. A. Unless the offender shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the default was not attributable to an intentional or knowing refusal to obey the court's order or to a failure on the offender's part to make a good-faith effort to obtain the funds required to make payment, the court shall find that the default was unexcused and may commit the offender to the custody of the sheriff until all or a specified part of the restitution is paid. The length of confinement in a county jail for unexcused default must be specified in the court's order and may not exceed one day for every $5 of unpaid restitution or 6 months, whichever is shorter. An offender committed for nonpayment of restitution is given credit toward the payment of restitution for each day of confinement that the offender is in custody, at the rate specified in the court's order. The offender is also given credit for each day that the offender has been detained as the result of an arrest warrant issued pursuant to this section. An offender is responsible for paying any restitution remaining after receiving credit for confinement and detention. A default on the remaining restitution is also governed by this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. If it appears that the default is excusable, the court may give the offender additional time for payment or may reduce the amount of each installment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The confinement ordered under this subsection must be nonconcurrent with any judgment of conviction involving a term of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Forfeiture of bail. When an offender who has been sentenced to make restitution and has defaulted in payment or service of the restitution is declared in forfeiture of bail in the proceeding brought under this section pursuant to Title 15, section 1094 , the obligation and sureties of the defendant must be enforced pursuant to Title 15, section 1094 and the district attorney shall use the proceeds to satisfy the offender's restitution obligation. Any proceeds from the forfeited bail remaining after the offender's restitution obligation has been satisfied must be used in accordance with Title 15, section 224‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Collection. Upon any default, execution may be levied and other measures authorized for the collection of unpaid civil judgments may be taken to collect the unpaid restitution. A levy of execution does not discharge an offender confined to a county jail under subsection 3 for unexcused default until the full amount of the restitution has been collected. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Organizations. When restitution is imposed on an organization, the person or persons authorized to make disbursements from the assets of the organization shall pay the restitution from the organization's assets. Failure to do so may subject the person or persons to court action pursuant to this section. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Payments. Payments made pursuant to this section must be made to the same agency to which the restitution was required to be paid under section 2006 or section 2011 , except that if the offender is no longer in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections the payments must be made to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case. [PL 2023, c. 196, §8 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1836 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1836
17 §1836. Tournament games
Status: in_force

The Gambling Control Unit may issue a license under this section to an organization eligible to conduct beano games under chapter 13‑A and games of chance under this chapter to conduct up to 2 tournament games per month. For purposes of this section, "tournament game" means a game of chance played using a deck of cards with rules similar to poker or other card games. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §19 (AMD).]

1. Local governing authority approval. An organization applying for a tournament game license must first receive approval by the local governing authority where the game is to be conducted. Proof of approval from the local governing authority must be provided to the Gambling Control Unit upon application for a tournament game license. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §20 (AMD).]

2. License application. An organization shall submit a license application to the Gambling Control Unit on a form provided by the Gambling Control Unit. The license application must specify one or more charitable organizations that the proceeds of the tournament game are intended to benefit. For the purposes of this section, "charitable organization" means a person or entity, including a person or entity in a foreign state, that is or purports to be organized or operated for any charitable purpose or that solicits, accepts or obtains contributions from the public for any charitable, educational, humane or patriotic purpose. For purposes of this subsection, "foreign state" means a governmental unit other than the United States; any state, district, commonwealth, territory or insular possession of the United States; the Panama Canal Zone; the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; or the Ryukyu Islands. [PL 2021, c. 689, §4 (AMD).]

3. License. [PL 2011, c. 325, §2 (RP).]

3-A. License. The license fees for tournament game licenses are as follows: A. For tournament games with 51 to 100 players: (1) Seventy-five dollars per tournament license; (2) Two hundred dollars for a monthly license; and (3) Fifteen hundred dollars for an annual license; [PL 2019, c. 63, §1 (AMD).] B. For tournament games that exceed 100 players: (1) Three hundred dollars for a tournament game with 101 to 150 players; (2) Four hundred dollars for a tournament game with 151 to 200 players; (3) Five hundred dollars for a tournament game with 201 to 250 players; and (4) Six hundred dollars for a tournament game with 251 to 300 players; and [PL 2019, c. 63, §1 (AMD).] C. For tournament games that do not exceed 50 players: (1) Forty dollars per tournament license; (2) One hundred dollars for a monthly license; and (3) Seven hundred fifty dollars for an annual license. [PL 2019, c. 63, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 63, §1 (AMD).]

4. Tournament. The organization licensed to conduct a tournament game under this section shall display the rules of the tournament game and the license issued. The maximum number of players allowed is 100 unless the tournament game is held on premises owned by the licensee, in which case the maximum number of players allowed is 300. Winners are determined by a process of elimination. The use of currency is prohibited as part of tournament game play. The maximum entry fee to play in the tournament game is $100, except the organization may add to the player entry fee to defray the cost of the license fee, as long as the total additional amount collected from all players does not exceed $125. Only one entry fee is permitted per person. A tournament game must be completed within 48 hours. Other games of chance on the premises are prohibited during a tournament game, except for high‑hand competitions under subsection 7 , sealed ticket games and no more than one 50/50 raffle per tournament with a prize value up to $2,000. All prizes awarded in accordance with this subsection must be paid in cash or by check. [PL 2025, c. 424, §12 (AMD).]

4-A. Exception for super cribbage tournament. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the Gambling Control Unit may issue up to 15 licenses per year for the conduct of a super cribbage tournament. For the purposes of this subsection, "cribbage" means a card game that uses a board and pegs to keep score and of which the characteristic feature is a crib into which players discard cards from their dealt hand to create a crib of 4 cards unseen by other players that will be ultimately part of the dealer's hand. The license fee for a super cribbage tournament is $75. A super cribbage tournament must be conducted in the same manner as prescribed for a tournament game by this section except as follows. A. The super cribbage tournament may be conducted by a nationally chartered organization that organizes tournament-style cribbage games and that is exempt from taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3) so long as the principal organizer has been a member of that organization for a period of not less than 3 years. [PL 2015, c. 163, §1 (NEW).] B. The minimum number of players required is 30. [PL 2017, c. 182, §1 (AMD).] C. The maximum entry fee allowed is $100 per player. [PL 2015, c. 163, §1 (NEW).] D. The super cribbage tournament need not be held on premises owned by the licensee. [PL 2015, c. 163, §1 (NEW).] E. The super cribbage tournament may be conducted over a period of up to 72 hours. [PL 2015, c. 163, §1 (NEW).] F. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , 50% of the proceeds of the super cribbage tournament after prizes are paid must be paid to a bona fide charitable organization, other than the licensee, listed on the tournament application submitted to the Gambling Control Unit. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §21 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §21 (AMD).]

4-B. Charitable cribbage tournament. The Gambling Control Unit shall accept a registration for a cribbage tournament to be conducted as prescribed by this subsection. For the purposes of this section, "cribbage" means a card game that uses a board and pegs to keep score and of which the characteristic feature is a crib into which players discard cards from their dealt hand to create a crib of 4 cards unseen by other players that will be ultimately part of the dealer's hand. In a cribbage tournament, winners are determined by a process of elimination. A cribbage tournament may extend beyond a calendar day. A person may operate a cribbage tournament as registered by the Gambling Control Unit if the operator: A. Is a restaurant licensed in accordance with Title 22, chapter 562 or a manufacturer licensed under Title 28‑A, section 1355‑A who offers complimentary samples or samples for a charge to the public at the licensee's manufacturing facility. For the purposes of this subsection, "restaurant" means a reputable place operated by responsible persons of good reputation that is regularly used for the purpose of providing food for the public and that has adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity for preparing and serving suitable food for the public; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §22 (NEW).] B. Limits play to the location of the licensed establishment and to patrons of the licensed establishment who are 21 years of age or older; and [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §22 (NEW).] C. Charges an entry fee not to exceed $25 per person for participation in the cribbage tournament. Notwithstanding section 1838 , all entry fees must be awarded as prizes to winners of the tournament for which the entry fees were paid, except that the operator may donate all or a portion of the entry fees to a charitable organization. An operator may not charge a fee except for the entry fee and may not receive any portion of the proceeds from the operation of the cribbage tournament. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §22 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §22 (NEW).]

5. Proceeds. No less than 75% of the entry fees under subsection 4 must be paid as prizes to the winners of the tournament game. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Cost of administration; surplus. The Gambling Control Unit may retain, from license fees collected in accordance with subsection 3‑A , only an amount necessary to defray the costs of administering this section. All fees collected in excess of the amount necessary to defray the costs of administration must be allocated as follows: A. Forty percent to the Fractionation Development Center; and [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Sixty percent to the General Fund. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §23 (AMD).]

7. High-hand competition. A licensee under this section may conduct one high-hand competition per tournament game. Participation in the high-hand competition is not mandatory and must be determined prior to the start of the tournament. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, the total number of bets received in a high-hand competition must be awarded to the winner or, in the case of multiple winners, divided among them as evenly as possible. All prizes awarded in accordance with this subsection must be paid in cash or by check. [PL 2019, c. 119, §3 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 458 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 458
17-A §458. Retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or juror
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or juror if, believing that another person is participating or has participated as a witness, informant, victim or juror in an official proceeding, as defined in section 451, subsection 5, paragraph A , or in an official criminal investigation, the actor engages in criminal conduct with the intent to retaliate for that other person's role in the official proceeding or official criminal investigation. Violation of this section is a Class C crime. [PL 2019, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1855 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1855
17-A §1855. Commencement of administrative release revocation proceeding
Status: in_force

1. Motion to revoke administrative release. If during the period of administrative release the attorney for the State has probable cause to believe that the person placed on administrative release has violated a requirement of administrative release, the attorney for the State may file a motion with the court seeking to revoke administrative release. The motion must set forth the facts underlying the alleged violation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Summons. A summons may be used to order a person who was placed on administrative release to appear on a motion to revoke that person's administrative release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Initial appearance. A person placed on administrative release appearing on a motion to revoke administrative release pursuant to a summons must be afforded an initial appearance as provided in section 1811, subsection 4 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Failure to appear following service of summons. If a person placed on administrative release fails to appear in court after having been served with a summons, the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the person. After arrest of the person, the court shall afford the person an initial appearance as provided in section 1811, subsection 4 ; if the person is retained in custody, section 1811, subsection 3 also applies. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Arrest of person for violation of requirement of administrative release; copy of motion to be furnished; timing of initial appearance. If during the period of administrative release the attorney for the State has probable cause to believe that the person placed on administrative release has violated a requirement of administrative release, the attorney for the State may apply for a warrant for the arrest of the person or request that a warrantless arrest be made of the person pursuant to section 15, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (15). The court shall provide the person with an initial appearance on the revocation of administrative release within 5 days after arrest unless the person is released before that. A copy of the motion must be furnished to the person prior to or at the initial appearance. The initial appearance is governed by section 1811, subsection 4 . Bail is governed by section 1811, subsections 5 and 6 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 18 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 18
17-A §18. Homelessness crisis protocol
Status: in_force

A person who lacks a home who commits a listed offense because the person lacks a home must be treated in accordance with the homelessness crisis protocol adopted by the responding law enforcement agency under subsection 2 . [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 3701, subsection 1 . [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] B. "Listed offense" means: (1) Criminal trespass in violation of section 402, subsection 1, paragraph C or F ; (2) Disorderly conduct in violation of section 501‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A ; (3) Indecent conduct in violation of section 854 that is based on urinating in public; (4) Possession of a scheduled drug in violation of chapter 45 that is based on using the scheduled drug; or (5) Public drinking in violation of Title 17, section 2003‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

2. Adoption of homelessness crisis protocol. This subsection governs the adoption of homelessness crisis protocols by the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies. A homelessness crisis protocol must include access and referral to crisis services, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, emergency and transitional housing and case management services. A. By January 1, 2022, the Attorney General shall adopt a model homelessness crisis protocol. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] B. By March 1, 2022, all law enforcement agencies shall adopt homelessness crisis protocols. The protocol of a law enforcement agency may, but is not required to, conform to the protocol adopted by the Attorney General. [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

3. Law enforcement response to a listed offense by a person who lacks a home. A law enforcement officer who responds to a call regarding or encounters a person who is committing or has committed a listed offense shall inquire whether the person has a home or lacks a home. If the person lacks a home, the law enforcement officer shall respond to the person using the homelessness crisis protocol adopted by the officer's law enforcement agency under subsection 2 . [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]

Revisor's Note: §18. Crimes involving minors (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 447, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 17-A, SECTION 19)
17-A M.R.S. § 752-C — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 752-C
17-A §752-C. Assault on an emergency medical services person
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of assault on an emergency medical services person if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a person licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 2‑B while that licensee is providing emergency medical care regardless of the location where the emergency medical care is provided. [PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (RP).]

3. Assault on an emergency medical services person is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 2268 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2268
17 §2268. Enforcement
Status: in_force

Every law enforcement officer in the State, including but not limited to State Police, county sheriffs and their deputies, municipal police, wardens of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, wardens of the Department of Marine Resources, rangers of the Bureau of Forestry and liquor inspectors of the Department of Public Safety shall have authority to enforce this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 739, §13 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]

Political subdivisions of the State may offer rewards for information which lead to the conviction of violators of this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 739, §13 (RPR).]
17 M.R.S. § 1667 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1667
17 §1667. Issue of nonnegotiable bill not so marked
Status: in_force

Any person who, with intent to defraud, issues or aids in issuing a nonnegotiable bill without the words "not negotiable" placed plainly upon the face thereof 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. § 2856 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2856
17 §2856. Securing dangerous buildings
Status: in_force

In addition to other proceedings authorized by this subchapter, a municipality has the right to secure buildings that pose a serious threat to the public health and safety and to recover its expenses in so doing as provided in section 2853 . If a building is secured under this section, notice in accordance with section 2857 must be given. This notice need not be given before securing the building if the threat to the public health and safety requires prompt action. [PL 2017, c. 136, §4 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1751 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1751
17 §1751. Fraudulent destruction of vessels
Status: in_force

Whoever in any county willfully casts away, burns, sinks or otherwise destroys a vessel, with intent to injure or defraud any owner thereof, the owner of any property on board, or any insurer of either, commits a Class A crime. If that person lades, equips or fits out any vessel, or aids in so doing, intending that the vessel must be destroyed in the manner and with the intent aforesaid, that person must be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 20 years. [PL 1991, c. 797, §3 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1057 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 43 / Section 1057
17-A §1057. Possession of firearms in an establishment licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of criminal possession of a firearm if: A. Not being a law enforcement officer or a professional investigator licensed under Title 32, chapter 89 and actually performing as a professional investigator, the person possesses any firearm on the premises of a licensed establishment posted to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of patrons, in violation of the posted prohibition or restriction; or [PL 2011, c. 366, §2 (AMD).] B. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, the person possesses a firearm in a licensed establishment. [PL 2009, c. 447, §18 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 366, §2 (AMD).]

2. For the purposes of this section, "licensed establishment" means a licensed establishment as defined by Title 28‑A, section 2, subsection 15 , the license for which is held by an on-premise retail licensee, as defined by Title 28‑A, section 2, subsection 27, paragraph B . For the purposes of this section, "premises" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 28‑A, section 2, subsection 24 . [PL 1989, c. 917, §2 (NEW).]

3. It is not a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1 that the person holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252 . [PL 2015, c. 329, Pt. B, §1 (RPR).]

4. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subsection 1, paragraph B, may require that person to submit to chemical testing to determine an alcohol level or drug concentration. If the court is satisfied that the law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe that the defendant was in violation of subsection 1, paragraph B , and that the person was informed of the requirement to submit to chemical testing, the person's failure to comply with the requirement to submit to chemical testing is admissible evidence on the issue of whether that person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. [PL 2009, c. 447, §19 (AMD).]

5. For purposes of this section, "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level" has the same meaning as "under the influence of intoxicants" as defined in Title 29‑A, section 2401, subsection 13 . "Excessive alcohol level" means an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. Standards, tests and procedures applicable in determining whether a person is under the influence or has an excessive alcohol level within the meaning of this section are those applicable pursuant to Title 29‑A, sections 2411 and 2431 ; except that the suspension of a permit to carry concealed handguns issued pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252 , or of the authority of a professional investigator licensed to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to Title 32, chapter 89 , is as provided in those chapters. [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]

6. Criminal possession of a firearm is a Class D crime. In addition, as part of every judgment of conviction and sentence imposed, the court shall: A. Revoke any permit to carry a concealed firearm issued to the person so convicted; and [PL 1989, c. 917, §2 (NEW).] B. If the person so convicted is licensed as a professional investigator, suspend for a period of 5 years that person's permit to carry a concealed firearm. [PL 2011, c. 366, §4 (AMD).] A person convicted of a violation of this section is not eligible to obtain or apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for 5 years from the date of that conviction. [PL 2011, c. 366, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 957 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 957
17-A §957. Out-of-state gambling
Status: in_force

In any prosecution under this chapter it is not a defense that the gambling activity, including the drawing of a lottery, which is involved in the illegal conduct takes place outside this State and is not in violation of the laws of the jurisdiction in which the lottery or other activity takes place. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 757-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 757-B
17-A §757-B. Trafficking of alcoholic beverages in adult correctional facilities
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of trafficking of an alcoholic beverage in an adult correctional facility if: A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey an alcoholic beverage to a person confined in an adult correctional facility; or [PL 2005, c. 329, §2 (NEW).] B. That person is confined in an adult correctional facility and the person intentionally makes, obtains or possesses an alcoholic beverage. [PL 2005, c. 329, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 329, §2 (NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "adult correctional facility" means a county jail or correctional facility other than a juvenile facility under the control of the Department of Corrections. [PL 2005, c. 329, §2 (NEW).]

3. Trafficking of an alcoholic beverage in an adult correctional facility is a Class E crime. [PL 2005, c. 329, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1814 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1814
17-A §1814. Additional conditions in lieu of probation revocation proceedings
Status: in_force

Whenever a probation officer has probable cause to believe that a person under the supervision of that probation officer has violated a condition of probation but the violation does not constitute a crime, the probation officer, instead of commencing a probation revocation proceeding under section 1809 or section 1810 , may offer to the person the option of adding one or more of the following conditions to the person's probation: [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (AMD).]

1. Participation in public restitution program or treatment program. The person will participate in a public restitution program or treatment program in the community; and [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (AMD).]

2. Residence at correctional facility or county jail. [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (RP).]

3. Graduated sanction. The person will comply with a graduated sanction, which may not consist of incarceration. [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (NEW).]

Notwithstanding other provisions in this subchapter, a probation officer may arrest a person for a violation of a condition imposed pursuant to section 1807, subsection 2, paragraph I and may commence probation revocation proceedings if that officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a violation of the condition and determines there is a significant risk to the safety of others or the person that cannot be managed through a noncustodial response. [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (NEW).]

If the person agrees in writing to the additional conditions under subsection 1 or 3 , the conditions must be implemented. If the person does not agree or if the person fails to fulfill the additional conditions to the satisfaction of the probation officer, the probation officer may commence probation revocation proceedings under section 1809 or 1810 for the violation that the probation officer had probable cause to believe occurred. If the person fulfills the additional conditions to the satisfaction of the probation officer, the probation officer shall so notify the person in writing and the probation officer may not commence probation revocation proceedings for the violation that the probation officer had probable cause to believe occurred. [PL 2021, c. 403, §5 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1106 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1106
17-A §1106. Unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs
Status: in_force

1. [PL 2001, c. 383, §120 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-A. Except as provided in subsection 1‑B , a person is guilty of unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug if the person intentionally or knowingly furnishes 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 C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. A schedule X drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. A schedule Y drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] D. A schedule Z drug. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §121 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-B. A person is not guilty of unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug if the conduct that constitutes the furnishing is expressly: A. Authorized by Title 22 , Title 28‑B or Title 32 ; or [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] B. Made a civil violation by Title 22 or Title 28‑B . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §122 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. Proof that the person intentionally or knowingly possesses a 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 furnishing that scheduled drug: A. More than 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana; [PL 2009, c. 67, §1 (AMD).] B. More than 2 grams of cocaine; [PL 2021, c. 396, §6 (AMD).] C. [PL 1999, c. 531, Pt. I, §7 (RP).] C-1. Two grams or more of heroin; [PL 2021, c. 396, §6 (NEW).] C-2. Two grams or more of fentanyl powder; [PL 2021, c. 396, §6 (NEW).] D. Lysergic acid diethylamide in any of the following quantities or concentrations: (1) Not less than 25 squares, stamps, tablets or units of any compound, mixture or substance containing a detectable quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide; or (2) Any quantity of any compound, mixture or substance that, in the aggregate, contains not less than 1,250 micrograms of lysergic acid diethylamide; [PL 2001, c. 419, §16 (AMD).] E. More than 200 milligrams of methamphetamine; [PL 2015, c. 496, §4 (AMD).] F. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin that, in the aggregate, contains more than 200 milligrams of the narcotic drug; [PL 2015, c. 496, §5 (AMD).] G. Any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains more than 200 milligrams of oxycodone or more than 200 milligrams of hydromorphone; or [PL 2015, c. 496, §5 (AMD).] H. Fifteen or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4 - methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O . [PL 2001, c. 419, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 396, §6 (AMD).]

4. [PL 1989, c. 334, §4 (RP).]

5. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the unlawful furnishing 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, §10 (AMD).]

6. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance furnished is: A. Hemp. [PL 2021, c. 434, §1 (AMD).] B. [PL 2021, c. 434, §1 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 434, §1 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1902 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1902
17-A §1902. Deferred disposition
Status: in_force

1. Authority of court to order deferment and impose requirements; administrative supervision fee. Following the acceptance of a plea of guilty for a crime for which a person is eligible for a deferred disposition under section 1901 , the court may order sentencing deferred to a date certain or determinable and impose requirements upon the person, to be in effect during the period of deferment, considered by the court to be reasonable and appropriate to assist the person to lead a law-abiding life. The court-imposed deferment requirements may include a requirement that the person participate for a specified number of days in a program run by a county sheriff that may involve overnight housing, community service work and education. The court-imposed deferment requirements must include a requirement that the person refrain from criminal conduct and may include a requirement that the person pay to the appropriate county an administrative supervision fee of not more than $50 per month, as determined by the court, for the term of the deferment. In determining the amount of the fee, the court shall take into account the financial resources of the person and the nature of the burden its payment imposes. In exchange for the deferred sentencing, the person shall abide by the court-imposed deferment requirements. Unless the court orders otherwise, the requirements are immediately in effect. [PL 2021, c. 338, §1 (AMD).]

2. Modification of requirements. During the period of deferment and upon application of the person granted deferred disposition pursuant to subsection 1 or of the attorney for the State or upon the court's own motion, the court may, after a hearing upon notice to the attorney for the State and the person, modify the requirements imposed by the court, add further requirements or relieve the person of any requirement imposed by the court that, in the court's opinion, imposes an unreasonable burden on the person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Inability to meet requirement; duty on person to bring motion. During the period of deferment, if the person cannot meet a deferment requirement imposed by the court, the person shall bring a motion pursuant to subsection 2 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Determination of date of conviction; bail. For purposes of a deferred disposition, a person is deemed to have been convicted when the court imposes the sentence. Notwithstanding Title 15, chapter 105‑A, subchapter 3 , prior to sentence imposition, preconviction bail applies to the person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Preferred disposition in prosecution for possession of schedule W drug. A deferred disposition is a preferred disposition in a prosecution for possession of schedule W drugs under section 1107‑A, subsection 1, paragraphs B and B‑1 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Preferred disposition in prosecution for engaging in prostitution. [PL 2023, c. 316, §13 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 281 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 281
17-A §281. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

1. "Disseminate" means to manufacture, publish, send, promulgate, distribute, exhibit, issue, furnish, sell or transfer or to offer or agree to do any of these acts. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

2. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

3. "Photograph" means to make, capture, generate or save a print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

4. "Sexually explicit conduct" means any of the following acts: A. A sexual act; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] B. Bestiality; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] C. Masturbation; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] D. Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation; [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] E. Lewd exhibition of the genitals, anus or pubic area of a person. An exhibition is considered lewd if the exhibition is designed for the purpose of eliciting or attempting to elicit a sexual response in the intended viewer; or [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] F. Conduct that creates the appearance of the acts in paragraphs A to D and also exhibits any uncovered or covered portions of the genitals, anus or pubic area. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1603 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 63 / Section 1603
17-A §1603. Imprisonment for crime of murder
Status: in_force

1. Sentence. A person convicted of the crime of murder must be sentenced to imprisonment for life or for any term of years that is not less than 25. The sentence of the court must specify the length of the sentence to be served and must commit the person to the Department of Corrections. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Factors of domestic violence or victim's age or pregnancy. In setting a term of imprisonment pursuant to subsection 1 , the court shall assign special weight to each of the following 3 factors as they relate to the sentencing procedure in section 1602, subsection 2 : A. That the victim is a child who had not in fact attained 6 years of age at the time the crime was committed; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. That the victim is a woman whom the convicted individual knew or had reasonable cause to believe to be in fact pregnant at the time the crime was committed; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. That the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4 who is a victim of domestic violence committed by the convicted individual. [PL 2023, c. 465, §15 (AMD).] This subsection may not be construed to restrict a court in setting a term of imprisonment from considering the age of the victim in other circumstances when relevant. [PL 2023, c. 465, §15 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 3521 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 114 / Section 3521
17 §3521. Detention of certain persons suspected of stealing
Status: in_force

1. Suspected stealing from a store. A store owner, manager or supervisor, or that person's designee, may detain on the premises in a reasonable manner and for a period of time not to exceed 1/2 hour any person as to whom there is probable cause to believe is unlawfully concealing merchandise or is committing theft of merchandise. The permitted purposes of detention are to require the person being detained to provide identification, to verify the identification, to inform a law enforcement officer of the detention and to surrender that person to the officer, to take possession of and hold stolen merchandise pending arrival of law enforcement and, when the detained person is a minor, to inform a law enforcement officer or a parent or guardian of the minor of the detention and to surrender the minor to the person so informed. [PL 2015, c. 85, §1 (NEW).]

2. Suspected stealing from a motion picture theater. A motion picture theater owner, manager or supervisor, or that person's designee, may detain on the premises in a reasonable manner and for a period of time not to exceed 1/2 hour any person as to whom there is probable cause to believe is unlawfully operating an audiovisual or audio recording function of any device in the motion picture theater while a motion picture is being exhibited. The permitted purposes of detention are to require the person being detained to provide identification, to verify the identification, to inform a law enforcement officer of the detention and to surrender that person to the officer, to take possession of and hold recordings and related equipment pending arrival of law enforcement and, when the detained person is a minor, to inform a law enforcement officer or a parent or guardian of the minor of the detention and to surrender the minor to the person so informed. [PL 2015, c. 85, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1701 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1701
17-A §1701. Definite fine amount required
Status: in_force

In imposing a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502 that includes a fine, the court shall set a specific amount of money. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1703 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1703
17 §1703. Issue of duplicate receipts not so marked
Status: in_force

A warehouse, or any officer's agent, or servant of a warehouse, who issues or aids in issuing a duplicate or additional negotiable receipt for goods knowing that a former negotiable receipt for the same goods or any part of them is outstanding and uncanceled, without plainly placing upon the face thereof the word "Duplicate", except in the case of a lost or destroyed receipt after proceedings as provided for in Title 11, section 7-1402 , is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction must 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. [PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §46 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §48 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2252 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 79 / Section 2252
17 §2252. Depositing sawdust in highway
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any owner, operator, manager or employee of any mill used in the sawing of lumber to establish, locate or use the same within such proximity to any way of the State as to allow the sawdust therefrom to blow into such highway. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each offense.
17 M.R.S. § 1011 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1011
17 §1011. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, and in every law relating to or affecting animals, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

1. Act. "Act" means the Animal Welfare Act. [PL 1999, c. 254, §17 (AMD).]

2. Animal. "Animal" means every living, sentient creature not a human being. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

2-A. Animal care facility. "Animal care facility" means any person that provides care, sustenance, housing, maintenance or other necessary care of an animal and includes, but is not limited to, veterinarians' offices, boarding kennels, equine facilities, animal grooming facilities, animal shelters and animal day care facilities. [PL 2021, c. 99, §10 (NEW).]

3. Animal control. "Animal control" means control of dogs, cats, domesticated or undomesticated animals which may be a problem in the community and which are not controlled by any other law. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

4. Animal control officer. "Animal control officer" means the person appointed periodically by municipal officers pursuant to Title 7, chapter 725 . [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

5. Animal control shelter. [PL 1993, c. 657, §43 (RP).]

5-A. Animal shelter. "Animal shelter" means a facility that houses animals and operates for the purpose of providing stray, abandoned, abused or owner-surrendered animals with sanctuary or finding the animals temporary or permanent adoptive homes. [PL 2005, c. 510, §8 (AMD).]

6. At large. "At large" means off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person whose personal presence and attention would reasonably control the conduct of the dog. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

7. Board. [PL 1999, c. 254, §18 (RP).]

8. Boarding kennel. "Boarding kennel" means any place, building, tract of land, abode or vehicle in or on which privately owned animals are kept for their owners in return for a fee. [PL 2021, c. 99, §11 (AMD).]

8-A. Breeding kennel. "Breeding kennel" means a location where 5 or more adult female dogs or cats capable of breeding are kept and some or all of the offspring are offered for sale, sold or exchanged for value or a location where more than 16 dogs or cats raised on the premises are sold to the public in a 12-month period. "Breeding kennel" does not include a kennel licensed under Title 7, section 3932‑B when the dogs are kept primarily for hunting, show, training, sledding, competition, field trials or exhibition purposes and not more than 16 dogs are offered for sale, sold or exchanged for value within a 12-month period. [PL 2025, c. 414, §21 (AMD).]

9. Business day. "Business day" means any day of the calendar year other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

10. Clerk; municipal clerk. "Clerk" or "municipal clerk" means the clerk of a municipality, the deputy clerk or assistant clerk, where directed by the clerk, carrying out the duties of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

11. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or his duly authorized agent. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

12. Constable. "Constable" means a law enforcement officer appointed by municipal officers pursuant to law. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

12-A. Equine facility. "Equine facility" means a boarding stable or commercial riding facility. [PL 1999, c. 498, §7 (AMD).]

12-B. Dog. "Dog" means a member of the genus and species known as canis familiaris or any canine, regardless of generation, resulting from the interbreeding of a member of canis familiaris with a wolf hybrid as defined in subsection 30 . [PL 1997, c. 690, §57 (NEW).]

13. Service dog kept for breeding purposes. "Service dog kept for breeding purposes" means a male or female dog owned by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of producing puppies to be trained as service dogs and living with a resident of the State. [PL 2007, c. 664, §14 (AMD).]

14. Service dog kept prior to training. "Service dog kept prior to training" means a dog under 18 months of age, owned by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of training as a service dog and living temporarily with a resident of the State prior to training. [PL 2007, c. 664, §15 (AMD).]

15. Humane agent. "Humane agent" means an employee of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry who assists in enforcing this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 422, §12 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

15-A. Humane society. "Humane society" means a nonprofit group or organization incorporated for the purpose of providing physical service directly to abused and abandoned animals, improving the conditions of animals, providing education concerning animals or fund-raising to promote animal welfare. [PL 1991, c. 779, §45 (NEW).]

15-B. Humanely clean conditions. "Humanely clean conditions" means that both indoor areas and outdoor enclosures are cleaned on a periodic basis to remove excretions and other waste materials, dirt and trash with sufficient frequency to minimize health hazards and to provide adequately clean living conditions for the species of animal. [PL 2007, c. 702, §39 (NEW).]

16. Keeper. "Keeper" means a person in possession or control of a dog or other animal. A person becomes the keeper of a stray domesticated animal, other than a dog or livestock, if the person feeds that animal for at least 10 consecutive days. [PL 1995, c. 490, §22 (AMD).]

17. Kennel. "Kennel" means 5 or more dogs kept in a single location under one ownership for breeding, hunting, show, training, field trials, sledding, competition or exhibition purposes. The sale or exchange of one litter of puppies within a 12-month period alone does not constitute the operation of a kennel. [PL 2011, c. 100, §18 (AMD).]

18. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" means any person who, by virtue of his public employment, is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order, enforce any law of this State establishing a civil violation, prosecute offenders or make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

18-A. Livestock. "Livestock" means cattle; equines; sheep; goats; swine; domesticated cervids, fowl and rabbits; members of the family Camelidae, genus lama and genus vicugna; bison; and ratites. [PL 2007, c. 439, §35 (AMD).]

19. Municipality. "Municipality" means a city, town or plantation. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

20. Mutilate. "Mutilate" means to injure or disfigure by irreparably damaging body parts. "Mutilate" does not include conduct performed by a licensed veterinarian or conduct that conforms to accepted veterinary practices. [PL 1997, c. 456, §12 (AMD).]

21. Owner. "Owner" means any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog or other animal. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

22. Person. "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other legal entity. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

22-A. Pet animal. [PL 1997, c. 690, §58 (RP).]

23. Pet shop. "Pet shop" means a place or vehicle in or on which any dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, fish, pet birds, exotic birds or exotic animals not born and raised on those premises are kept for the purpose of sale to the public. [PL 1997, c. 690, §59 (RPR).]

24. Respective municipality. "Respective municipality" means, in the case of towns and cities, the municipality where the dog is found or in the case of unorganized townships, the municipality near or adjacent to the unorganized township where the dog is found or the designee of that municipality. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

24-A. Service dog. "Service dog" means a dog that meets the definition of "service animal" set forth in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9‑E or "assistance animal" set forth in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 1‑H . [PL 2015, c. 457, §7 (AMD).]

25. Shelter. "Shelter" means any building or physical structure or part of any building or structure, other than a private dwelling, housing dogs or other animals and not used for agricultural purposes or as a laboratory, research facility, medical facility or educational institution. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

26. Torment, torture and cruelty. "Torment, torture and cruelty" means every act, omission or neglect, whether by the owner or any other person, where unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

27. Vertebrate. "Vertebrate" means a subphylum of chordate animals comprising those having a brain enclosed in a skull or cranium and a segmented spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

28. Warrant. "Warrant" means an order of municipal officers directing a police officer, constable, sheriff or animal control officer to enter a complaint and summons against the owners or keepers of unlicensed dogs following notice of and noncompliance with a violation of law. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

29. Well cared for. "Well cared for" means that the animal is receiving necessary sustenance, necessary medical attention, proper shelter, protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions and that the animal has not been nor is being injured, overworked, tormented, tortured, abandoned, poisoned, beaten, mutilated or exposed to a poison with the intent that it be taken by the animal. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

30. Wolf hybrid. "Wolf hybrid" means a mammal that is the offspring of the reproduction between any species of wild canid or wild canid hybrid and a domestic dog or wild canid hybrid. "Wolf hybrid" includes a mammal that is represented by its owner to be a wolf hybrid, coyote hybrid, coydog or any other kind of wild canid hybrid. [PL 1997, c. 690, §60 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2271 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Section 2271
17 §2271. Local regulations
Status: in_force

Municipalities of this State may adopt more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations dealing with subject matter of this chapter. Any less restrictive ordinances, laws or regulations now in effect dealing with the subject matter of this chapter and the minimum standards which it establishes are declared invalid and of no force and superseded by this chapter on September 23, 1971. [PL 1971, c. 622, §61 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1036 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1036
17 §1036. Necessary medical attention
Status: in_force

A person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may not fail to supply the animal with necessary medical attention when the animal is or has been suffering from illness, injury, disease, excessive parasitism or malformed or overgrown hoof. Failure to provide necessary medical attention is a Class D crime. [PL 1999, c. 254, §24 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 210-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 210-A
17-A §210-A. Stalking
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of stalking if: A. The actor intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at or concerning a specific person that would cause a reasonable person: (1) To suffer serious inconvenience or emotional distress; (2) To fear bodily injury or to fear bodily injury to a close relation; (3) To fear death or to fear the death of a close relation; (4) To fear damage or destruction to or tampering with property; or (5) To fear injury to or the death of an animal owned by or in the possession and control of that specific person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2015, c. 357, §1 (AMD).] B. [PL 2001, c. 383, §12 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. The actor violates paragraph A and has one or more prior convictions in this State or another jurisdiction. Notwithstanding section 2, subsection 3‑B , as used in this paragraph, "another jurisdiction" also includes any Indian tribe. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. In determining the sentence for a violation of this paragraph the court shall impose a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502, subsection 2 that includes a term of imprisonment. In determining the basic term of imprisonment as the first step in the sentencing process, the court shall select a term of at least one year. For the purposes of this paragraph, "prior conviction" means a conviction for a violation of this section; Title 5, section 4659 ; Title 15, section 321 ; former Title 19, section 769; Title 19‑A , former section 4011 or Title 19‑A, section 4113 ; Title 22, section 4036 ; any other temporary, emergency, interim or final protective order; an order of a tribal court of the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation; any similar order issued by any court of the United States or of any other state, territory, commonwealth or tribe; or a court-approved consent agreement. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence; [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §24 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] D. The actor violates paragraph A and the course of conduct is directed at or concerning 2 or more specific persons that are members of an identifiable group. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2015, c. 357, §3 (NEW).] E. The actor violates paragraph C and at least one prior conviction was for a violation of paragraph D . Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime. In determining the sentence for a violation of this paragraph the court shall impose a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502, subsection 2 that includes a term of imprisonment. In determining the basic term of imprisonment as the first step in the sentencing process, the court shall select a term of at least 2 years. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §60 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §24 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

2. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Course of conduct" means 2 or more acts, including but not limited to acts in which the actor, by any action, method, device or means, directly or indirectly: (1) Follows, monitors, tracks, observes, surveils or harasses a person; (2) Interferes with a person's property; (3) Threatens a person, consciously disregarding a substantial risk that the actor's conduct would cause a reasonable person to experience any of the effects identified in subsection 1, paragraph A ; or (4) Communicates to or about a person, consciously disregarding a substantial risk that the actor's conduct would cause a reasonable person to experience any of the effects identified in subsection 1, paragraph A . "Course of conduct" also includes, but is not limited to, threats implied by conduct and gaining unauthorized access to personal, medical, financial or other identifying or confidential information. [PL 2023, c. 519, §2 (RPR).] B. "Close relation" means a current or former spouse or domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, stepchild, stepparent, grandparent, any person who regularly resides in the household or who within the prior 6 months regularly resided in the household or any person with a significant personal or professional relationship. [PL 2007, c. 685, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 685, §1 (RP).] D. "Emotional distress" means mental or emotional suffering of the person being stalked as evidenced by anxiety, fear, torment or apprehension that may or may not result in a physical manifestation of emotional distress or a mental health diagnosis. [PL 2007, c. 685, §1 (NEW).] E. "Serious inconvenience" means that a person significantly modifies that person's actions or routines in an attempt to avoid the actor or because of the actor’s course of conduct. "Serious inconvenience" includes, but is not limited to, changing a phone number, changing an electronic mail address, moving from an established residence, changing daily routines, changing routes to and from work, changing employment or work schedule or losing time from work or a job. [PL 2007, c. 685, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 519, §2 (AMD).]

3. [PL 2001, c. 383, §13 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]