17-A M.R.S. § 901 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 901
17-A §901. Deceptive business practices
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of deceptive business practices if, in the course of engaging in a business, occupation or profession, he intentionally: A. Uses or possesses with the intent to use, a false weight or measure, or any other device which is adjusted or calibrated to falsely determine or measure any quality or quantity; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. Sells, offers or exposes for sale, or delivers less than the represented quantity of any commodity or service; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] C. Takes more than the represented quantity of any commodity or service when as buyer he furnished the weight or measure; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] D. Sells, offers or exposes for sale any commodity which is adulterated or mislabelled; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] E. [PL 1975, c. 740, §91 (RP).] F. Sells, offers or exposes for sale a motor vehicle on which the manufacturer's serial number has in fact been altered, removed or obscured; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] G. Makes or causes to be made a false statement of material fact in any advertisement addressed to the public or to a substantial number of persons, in connection with the promotion of his business, occupation or profession or to increase the consumption of specified property or service; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] H. Offers property or service, in any manner including advertising or other means of communication, as part of a scheme or plan with the intent not to sell or provide the advertised property or services (1) at all; (2) at the price or of the quality offered; (3) in a quantity sufficient to meet the reasonably expected public demand unless the advertisement or communication states the approximate quantity available; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] I. Conducts, sponsors, organizes or promotes a publicly exhibited sports contest with the knowledge that he or another person has tampered with any person, animal or thing that is part of the contest, with the intent to prevent the contest from being conducted in accordance with the rules and usages purporting to govern it, or with the knowledge that any sports official or sports participant has accepted or agreed to accept any benefit from another person upon an agreement or understanding that he will thereby be influenced not to give his best efforts or that he will perform his duties improperly. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraphs G and H , that a television or radio broadcasting station, or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine or other form of printed material, which broadcasts, publishes or prints a false, misleading advertisement did so without knowledge of the advertiser's intent. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. As used in this section: A. "Adulterated" means varying from the standard of composition or quality prescribed for the substance by statute or by lawfully promulgated administrative regulation, or if none, as set by established commercial usage; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. "Mislabeled" means having a label or trademark varying from the standard of truth and disclosure in labeling prescribed by statute or lawfully promulgated administrative regulation, or if none, as set by established commercial usage. "Mislabeled" includes but is not limited to counterfeiting or the unauthorized reproducing of a trademark. [PL 1999, c. 767, §1 (AMD).] C. [PL 1975, c. 740, §92 (RP).] [PL 1999, c. 767, §1 (AMD).]

3-A. A commodity or item bearing marks in violation of this section or personal property, including, but not limited to, tools, machines, equipment, instrumentalities or vehicles of any kind, employed or used in connection with the violation is contraband and may be seized by a law enforcement officer. A person convicted of a violation of this section forfeits to the State all rights, privileges, interests and claims to property seized under this subsection. [PL 1999, c. 767, §2 (NEW).]

4. Deceptive business practices is a Class D crime. [PL 1977, c. 162 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 260 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 260
17-A §260. Unlawful sexual touching
Status: in_force

1. Unlawful sexual touching. A person is guilty of unlawful sexual touching if the actor intentionally subjects another person to any sexual touching and: A. The other person has not consented to the sexual touching and the actor is criminally negligent with regard to whether the other person has consented. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2023, c. 280, §5 (AMD).] B. The other person is unconscious or otherwise physically incapable of resisting and has not consented to the sexual touching. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 138, §5 (NEW).] C. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 14 years of age and the actor is at least 5 years older. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 138, §5 (NEW).] D. The other person suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor that in fact renders the other person substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the touching involved or of understanding that the other person has the right to deny or withdraw consent. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 138, §5 (NEW).] 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 D crime; [PL 2007, c. 102, §4 (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 touching. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2021, c. 360, §5 (AMD).] G. The other person is in fact less than 18 years of age and the actor is a parent, stepparent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the long-term general care and welfare of that other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 138, §5 (NEW).] H. The other person submits as a result of compulsion. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2003, c. 138, §5 (NEW).] I. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and the organization, program or residence recognizes that other person as a person with an intellectual disability or autism. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this paragraph that the actor receives services for an intellectual disability or autism or is a person with an intellectual disability, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 5001, subsection 3 , or autism, as defined in Title 34‑B, section 6002 . Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).] J. The other person, not the actor's spouse, is in fact less than 18 years of age and is a student enrolled in a private or public elementary, secondary or special education school, facility or institution and the actor, who is at least 21 years of age, is a teacher, employee or other official in the school district, school union, educational unit, school, facility or institution in which the student is enrolled. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2011, c. 423, §7 (AMD).] K. The actor is a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional or purports to be a psychiatrist, a psychologist or licensed as a social worker or counseling professional to the other person and the other person, not the actor's spouse, is a current patient or client of the actor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2019, c. 494, §4 (AMD).] L. The actor owns, operates or is an employee of an organization, program or residence that is operated, administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the other person, not the actor's spouse, receives services from the organization, program or residence and suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2011, c. 423, §9 (NEW).] M. The actor is employed to provide care to a dependent person, who is not the actor's spouse or domestic partner and who is unable to perform self-care because of advanced age or physical or mental disease, disorder or defect. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2021, c. 567, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 280, §5 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 453 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 453
17-A §453. Unsworn falsification
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of unsworn falsification if: A. He makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to, a form conspicuously bearing notification authorized by statute or regulation to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable; [PL 1981, c. 317, §16 (AMD).] B. With the intent to deceive a public servant in the performance of his official duties, he (1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true, provided, however, that this subsection does not apply in the case of a written false statement made to a law enforcement officer by a person then in official custody and suspected of having committed a crime, except as provided in paragraph C ; or (2) knowingly creates, or attempts to create, a false impression in a written application for any pecuniary or other benefit by omitting information necessary to prevent statements therein from being misleading; or (3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark or other object which he knows to be false; or [PL 1981, c. 317, §§17, 18 (AMD).] C. With the intent to conceal his identity from a law enforcement officer while under arrest for a crime, after having been warned that it is a crime to give false information concerning identity, he gives false information concerning his name or date of birth, including, but not limited to, a signature. [PL 1981, c. 317, §19 (NEW).] [PL 1981, c. 317, §§16-19 (AMD).]

2. Unsworn falsification is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2808 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2808
17 §2808. Alteration of surface water flow
Status: in_force

Unreasonable use of land that results in altered flow of surface water that unreasonably injures another's land or that unreasonably interferes with the reasonable use of another's land is a nuisance. [PL 2005, c. 564, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 564, §3 (AFF).]

An action under this section must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues. [PL 2005, c. 564, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 564, §3 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2705 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2705
17 §2705. Jurisdiction by injunction
Status: in_force

Any court of record before which an indictment, complaint or action for a nuisance is pending may, in any county, issue an injunction to stay or prevent such nuisance, and make such orders and decrees for enforcing or dissolving it as justice and equity require.
17 M.R.S. § 1313 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1313
17 §1313. Motor vehicle drivers
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a service dog as defined in section 1312, subsection 7 shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to that blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian, and any driver who fails to take such precautions is liable in damages for any injury caused the pedestrian. A totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian, not carrying such a cane or using a service dog in any of the places, accommodations or conveyances listed in section 1312 , has all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons, and the failure of a totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian to carry such a cane or to use a service dog in any such places, accommodations or conveyances may not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence. [PL 2011, c. 369, §7 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1608-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1608-A
17 §1608-A. Sale of finger alphabet cards as inducement in the sale of merchandise
Status: in_force

1. Sale of finger alphabet cards. A person may not engage in the business of peddling finger alphabet cards or printed matter stating that the person is deaf or use finger alphabet cards or such printed matter in any way as a means of inducement in the sale of merchandise. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §30 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Issuance of license prohibited. A person may not issue to another person a state or local license for the purpose of peddling finger alphabet cards or printed matter stating that the other person is deaf. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §30 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §30 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2858 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2858
17 §2858. Consent to removal
Status: in_force

The owner or a party in interest of a dangerous building may consent to its removal and to the recovery of the expenses incurred by a municipality or county by means of a special tax as set forth in this subchapter. Notices of the consent must be recorded in the Registry of Deeds located in the county where the building is situated. [PL 2017, c. 136, §6 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 3859 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 127 / Section 3859
17 §3859. Trespass on land devoted to wildlife preservation
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully and knowingly hunts upon unimproved land devoted to the preservation of wildlife and owned by a corporation organized under Title 13, chapter 81 , including that portion of any public way which crosses or abuts said land, provided that all boundaries of said land are posted with signs at least every 50 feet indicating that said land is a wildlife preserve, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50. [PL 1967, c. 202 (RPR).]
17-A M.R.S. § 513 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 513
17-A §513. Maintaining an unprotected well
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of maintaining an unprotected well if, being the owner or occupier of land on which there is a well, he knowingly fails to enclose the well with a substantial fence or other substantial enclosing barrier or to protect it by a substantial covering which is securely fastened. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Maintaining an unprotected well is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1035 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1035
17 §1035. Necessary sustenance
Status: in_force

No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

1. Food. The food shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain all animals in good health. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

2. Water. If potable water is not accessible to the animal at all times, it must be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source. [PL 1999, c. 254, §22 (AMD).]

3. Penalty. Failure to provide a sufficient supply of food or water is a Class D crime. [PL 1999, c. 254, §23 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2007 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2007
17-A §2007. Income withholding order
Status: in_force

1. Instructions for employer. When restitution is required of an offender who will not be commencing service of a period of institutional confinement, who does not receive a sentence that includes a period of probation and who is employed, the court shall, at the time of ordering restitution, enter a separate order for income withholding. When restitution is required of an offender who receives a sentence that includes a period of probation and who is employed, upon application of the offender's probation officer, the court shall enter a separate order for income withholding. The withholding order must direct the employer to deduct from all income due and payable to the offender an amount determined pursuant to section 2006 to meet the offender's restitution obligation. The withholding order must include an instruction to the employer that upon receipt of a copy of the withholding order the employer shall: A. Immediately begin to withhold the offender's income when the offender is usually paid; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Send each amount withheld to the agency to which restitution has been ordered to be paid at the address set forth in the order within 7 business days of the withholding; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Identify each amount sent to the agency by indicating the court's docket number. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Term of order. The income withholding order is effective as long as the order for restitution upon which it is based is effective, including after a defendant is no longer in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and has not paid the restitution in full as described in section 2011 , or until further order of the court. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1704 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1704
17-A §1704. Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted individuals
Status: in_force

An individual who has been convicted of a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D or Class E crime may be sentenced to pay a fine. Except as provided in section 1706 and unless a different maximum fine is specified by statute, the maximum fine that may be imposed by a court on a convicted individual is as follows: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Class A crime. In the case of a Class A crime, $50,000; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Class B crime. In the case of a Class B crime, $20,000; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Class C crime. In the case of a Class C crime, $5,000; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Class D crime. In the case of a Class D crime, $2,000; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Class E crime. In the case of a Class E crime, $1,000. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 108 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 108
17-A §108. Physical force in defense of a person
Status: in_force

1. A person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force upon another person in order to defend the person or a 3rd person from what the person reasonably believes to be the imminent use of unlawful, nondeadly force by such other person, and the person may use a degree of such force that the person reasonably believes to be necessary for such purpose. However, such force is not justifiable if: A. With a purpose to cause physical harm to another person, the person provoked the use of unlawful, nondeadly force by such other person; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).] B. The person was the initial aggressor, unless after such aggression the person withdraws from the encounter and effectively communicates to such other person the intent to do so, but the other person notwithstanding continues the use or threat of unlawful, nondeadly force; or [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).] C. The force involved was the product of a combat by agreement not authorized by law. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]

1-A. A person is not justified in using nondeadly force against another person who that person knows or reasonably should know is a law enforcement officer attempting to effect an arrest or detention, regardless of whether the arrest or detention is legal. A person is justified in using the degree of nondeadly force the person reasonably believes is necessary to defend the person or a 3rd person against a law enforcement officer who, in effecting an arrest or detention, uses nondeadly force not justified under section 107, subsection 1 . [PL 1997, c. 351, §1 (NEW).]

2. A person is justified in using deadly force upon another person: A. When the person reasonably believes it necessary and reasonably believes such other person is: (1) About to use unlawful, deadly force against the person or a 3rd person; or (2) Committing or about to commit a kidnapping, robbery or a violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph A , against the person or a 3rd person; or [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).] B. When the person reasonably believes: (1) That such other person has entered or is attempting to enter a dwelling place or has surreptitiously remained within a dwelling place without a license or privilege to do so; and (2) That deadly force is necessary to prevent the infliction of bodily injury by such other person upon the person or a 3rd person present in the dwelling place; [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).] C. However, a person is not justified in using deadly force as provided in paragraph A if: (1) With the intent to cause physical harm to another, the person provokes such other person to use unlawful deadly force against anyone; (2) The person knows that the person against whom the unlawful deadly force is directed intentionally and unlawfully provoked the use of such force; or (3) The person knows that the person or a 3rd person can, with complete safety: (a) Retreat from the encounter, except that the person or the 3rd person is not required to retreat if the person or the 3rd person is in the person's dwelling place and was not the initial aggressor; (b) Surrender property to a person asserting a colorable claim of right thereto; or (c) Comply with a demand that the person abstain from performing an act that the person is not obliged to perform. [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]

3. A person is not justified in using force against another based solely on the discovery of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, including under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advance toward the person or in which the person and victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship. [PL 2019, c. 462, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 3202 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 3202
17 §3202. Computation by standard time
Status: in_force

To determine when the Lord's Day begins and ends under section 3204 as it applies to diversion, show or entertainment, the hours shall be United States Eastern Standard time. [PL 1971, c. 334, §1 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1755 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1755
17-A §1755. Administrative supervision fee as nonmandatory requirement of administrative release
Status: in_force

If a court imposes a suspended sentence with administrative release pursuant to section 1853 and attaches requirements for the term of the administrative release, the court-imposed requirements of administrative release may include an administrative supervision fee, as governed by section 1854, subsection 2, paragraph A . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2051 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 73 / Section 2051
17-A §2051. Sentencing alternative of unconditional discharge
Status: in_force

The court shall sentence a convicted person to an unconditional discharge if the court determines that no other authorized sentencing alternative is appropriate punishment and the convicted person is: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Eligible for probation. Eligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1 ; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Ineligible for probation due to excluded Class D or Class E crime. Ineligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1 solely by operation of section 1802, subsection 1, paragraph B . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

A sentence of unconditional discharge is for all purposes a final judgment of conviction. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 959 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 959
17-A §959. Illegal gambling machines; forfeiture
Status: in_force

1. An illegal gambling machine, including any monetary contents and any associated proceeds, is subject to forfeiture to the State. [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §8 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]

2. An illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds may be declared forfeited under this section by any court that has jurisdiction over the illegal gambling machine or final jurisdiction over any related criminal proceeding brought under this chapter or by the Superior Court for Kennebec County. Property subject to forfeiture may be kept or stored at any location within the territorial boundaries of the State and is subject to the authority of any court in which a petition seeking the forfeiture of that property is filed. [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §8 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]

3. Forfeitures under this section must be accomplished by the following procedure. A. A district attorney or the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the name of the State in the nature of a proceeding in rem to order forfeiture of an illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds. The petition must be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the property. [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).] B. The proceeding under paragraph A is an in rem civil action, in which the State has the burden of proving all material facts by a preponderance of the evidence. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] C. A court shall order the State to give notice of the pendency of the action and the right to be heard by certified or registered mail or through hand delivery by a deputy sheriff to any person who appears to have an interest in the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds. Receipt by a person then licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State is presumed when notice is mailed to the last known address of that person on file with the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).] D. A court shall hold a hearing on the petition after an answer is filed by a person served with notice under paragraph C . At the hearing, the court shall hear evidence and make findings of fact and enter conclusions of law. [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §20 (AMD).] E. Based on the findings and conclusions, the court shall issue a final order, from which the parties have a right of appeal. The final order must provide for disposition of the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds by the State. Any revenue generated by the disposition of the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents of the machine and any associated proceeds must be used to pay the reasonable expenses of the forfeiture proceedings, seizure, storage, maintenance of custody, advertising and notice. The balance, if any, must be deposited in the General Fund. [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §20 (AMD).]

4. Any law enforcement officer, department or agency having custody of an illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents of an illegal gambling machine or any associated proceeds or having disposed of the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents or any associated proceeds shall keep and maintain during the pendency of the action full and complete records in accordance with this subsection. Upon issuance by the court of a final order ordering the disposition, destruction or return of the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents or any associated proceeds, the officer, department or agency must transmit a copy of those records to the Department of Public Safety for inclusion into a centralized record. A. The records must show: (1) From whom the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds were received; (2) Under what authority the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds are held, received or disposed of; (3) To whom the illegal gambling machine, any monetary contents and any associated proceeds are delivered; (4) The date and manner of destruction or disposition of the illegal gambling machine; and (5) The exact kinds, quantities and forms of illegal gambling machines, the exact amount of any monetary contents of any machine and the exact amount of any associated proceeds held in custody or disposed of. [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).] B. The records must be open to inspections by all federal and state officers authorized by the laws of the United States, a state or territory of the United States or a foreign nation to investigate or prosecute gambling laws. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] C. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for maintaining a centralized record of illegal gambling machines seized. At least quarterly, the department shall provide a report of the disposition of property previously held by the department to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and the legislative Office of Fiscal and Program Review for review. These records must include an estimate of the fair market value of items seized. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).]

5. Persons making final disposition or destruction of an illegal gambling machine, its monetary contents or any associated proceeds under court order shall report, under oath, to the court the exact circumstances of the destruction or disposition. [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).]

6. An illegal gambling machine together with any monetary contents and any associated proceeds is contraband and may be seized by any law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection 7 or 8 . [PL 2005, c. 207, §2 (AMD).]

7. At the request of the State ex parte, a court may issue any preliminary order or process necessary to seize or secure the property for which forfeiture is sought and provide for its custody. A. Process for seizure of the property for which forfeiture is sought under this section may issue only upon a showing of probable cause. The application for process for seizure of the property and the issuance, execution and return of the process are subject to the provisions of applicable state law. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] B. Any property subject to forfeiture under this section may be seized upon process. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]

8. Seizure of property forfeited under this section without process may be made when seizure is incident to a legal search or inspection if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the property seized is an illegal gambling machine. [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 17 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 17
17-A §17. Enforcement of civil violations
Status: in_force

1. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a civil violation has been committed by a person must issue or have delivered a written summons to that person directing the person to appear in the District Court to answer the allegation that the person has committed the violation. The summons must include the signature of the officer, a brief description 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. The form used must be the Violation Summons and Complaint, as prescribed in Title 29‑A, section 2601 , for traffic infractions and the Uniform Summons and Complaint for other civil violations. 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. The law enforcement officer may not order a person to sign the summons for a civil violation unless the civil violation is an offense defined in Title 12 ; Title 23, section 1980 ; Title 28‑A, section 2052 ; or Title 29‑A . Every law enforcement officer issuing a Violation Summons and Complaint charging the commission of a traffic infraction shall file the original of the Violation Summons and Complaint with the violations bureau within 5 days of the issuance of that Violation Summons and Complaint. Every law enforcement officer issuing a Uniform Summons and Complaint that charges the commission of an offense shall file the original of the Uniform Summons and Complaint with the District Court having jurisdiction over the offense or in such other location as instructed by the Chief Judge of the District Court without undue delay and, in any event, within 5 days after the issuance of the Uniform Summons and Complaint. [PL 2003, c. 657, §3 (AMD).]

2. Any person to whom a law enforcement officer is authorized to issue or deliver a summons pursuant to subsection 1 who intentionally fails or refuses to provide the officer reasonably credible evidence of the person's correct name, address or date of birth commits a Class E crime, if the person persists in that failure or refusal after having been informed by the officer of the provisions of this subsection. If the person furnishes the officer evidence of that 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 that 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 the 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 the 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, §4 (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, §4 (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, §5 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1002-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 41 / Section 1002-A
17-A §1002-A. Criminal use of laser pointers
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of criminal use of a laser pointer if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly points a laser pointer at another person, while the laser pointer is emitting a laser beam, and: A. Causes bodily injury to that other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §112 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. That other person is a law enforcement officer, transport officer, corrections officer or corrections supervisor in uniform. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2025, c. 429, §7 (AMD).] C. Causes a reasonable person to suffer intimidation, annoyance or alarm. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [PL 2001, c. 383, §112 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2025, c. 429, §7 (AMD).]

2. For the purposes of this section, "laser pointer" means a hand-held device that emits a visible light beam amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation. [PL 1999, c. 163, §1 (NEW).]

3. It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that at the time of the laser pointer's use the person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly pointed a laser pointer at another person was justified under chapter 5 in threatening or using physical force upon the other person. [PL 1999, c. 163, §1 (NEW).]

4. As part of every judgment of conviction and sentence imposed, every laser pointer that constitutes the basis for conviction under this section must be forfeited to the State and the court shall so order, unless another person can satisfy the court prior to the judgment and by a preponderance of the evidence that such other person had a right to possess the laser pointer, to the exclusion of the defendant, at the time of the offense. [PL 2001, c. 383, §113 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 405 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 405
17-A §405. Burglary of motor vehicle
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of burglary of a motor vehicle if: A. The person enters a motor vehicle, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, with the intent to commit a crime therein. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. The person violates paragraph A , and the person forcibly enters a motor vehicle that is locked. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).]

2. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RP).]

2-A. As used in subsection 1 , "forcibly" means with the use of a burglar's tool or by the use of physical force that damages or destroys the motor vehicle. "Burglar's tool" means any device described in section 403, subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1610 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1610
17 §1610. Misrepresenting livestock
Status: in_force

1. Obtaining or transferring certificate of registration. A person may not make a false or fraudulent representation for the purpose of: A. Obtaining a certificate of registration of an animal in a herd register or other register of a club, association, society, company or corporation; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Transferring a certificate of registration. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Misrepresentation of registration. A person may not represent that an animal is a registered animal, or has been registered, with the intent that the representation be relied upon by another unless the animal is registered. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $300 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Definition. For purposes of this section, "registered animal" means an animal duly recorded in the official herd book or similar register of any recognized purebred registry association organized for the purpose of registering a particular breed of animals whose lineage has been established by records. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §31 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
17 M.R.S. § 2702 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2702
17 §2702. Abatement of nuisance
Status: in_force

When on indictment, complaint or action any person is adjudged guilty of a nuisance, the court, in addition to the fine imposed, if any, or to the judgment for damages and costs for which a separate execution shall issue, may order the nuisance abated or removed at the expense of the defendant. After inquiring into and estimating, as nearly as may be, the sum necessary to defray the expense thereof, the court may issue a warrant therefor substantially in the form following "STATE OF MAINE ........, ss. To the sheriff of our county of .........., or either of his deputies, Greetings. Whereas, by the consideration of our honorable .......... Court, at a term begun and held at .........., within and for said county, upon indictment," (or "complaint," or "action in favor of A. B.," as the case may be,) "C. D., of .........., &c., was adjudged guilty of erecting," ["causing," or "continuing,"] "a certain nuisance, being a building in .........., in said county," (or "fence," or other thing, describing particularly the nuisance and the place,) "which nuisance was ordered by said court to be abated and removed: We therefore command you forthwith to cause said nuisance to be abated and removed; also that you levy of the materials by you so removed, and of the goods, chattels and lands of said C. D., a sum sufficient to defray the expense of removing and abating the same, not to exceed .......... dollars," (the sum estimated by the court,) "together with your lawful fees, and thirty-three cents more for this writ. And, for want of such goods and estate to satisfy said sums, we command you to take the body of said C. D., and him commit unto our jail in .......... in said county, and there detain until he pays such sums or is legally discharged. And make return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, within thirty days. Witness, A. B., Esq., at .........., this .......... day of .........., in the year of our Lord 19.... J. S., Clerk."
17-A M.R.S. § 1804 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1804
17-A §1804. Period of probation; modification; termination and discharge
Status: in_force

1. Limit on length of probation. Except as provided in subsections 2 , 3 , 4 , 4‑A , 5 and 6 , the period of probation for a person may not exceed: A. For a Class A crime, 4 years; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. For a Class B crime, 3 years; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. For a Class C crime, 2 years; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. For a Class D or Class E crime, one year. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 207, §2 (AMD).]

2. Exception to limits when victim is less than 12 years of age. If the State pleads and proves that at the time of the crime the victim had not attained 12 years of age or, in the case of a crime under sections 283 and 284 , the victim had not attained 12 years of age at the time the sexually explicit conduct occurred, the period of probation for a person convicted under chapter 11 or 12 may not exceed: A. For a Class A crime, 18 years; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. For a Class B crime, 12 years; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. For a Class C crime, 6 years. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Exception to limits when victim is family or household member. If the State pleads and proves that the person was convicted of committing against a family or household member or a dating partner a crime under chapter 9 or 13 or section 554 or if the person was convicted under chapter 11 or 12 or section 556 , the period of probation may not exceed: A. For a Class A crime, 6 years; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. For a Class B or Class C crime, 4 years. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 465, §16 (AMD).]

4. Exception to limits when person sentenced as repeat sexual assault offender. The period of probation for a person sentenced as a repeat sexual assault offender pursuant to section 253‑A, subsection 1 may be any term of years. [PL 2025, c. 207, §3 (AMD).]

4-A. Exception to limits when person sentenced for aggravated attempted murder. The period of probation for a person sentenced for aggravated attempted murder pursuant to section 152‑A, subsection 2 may be any term of years. [PL 2025, c. 207, §4 (NEW).]

5. Exception to limits when person sentenced for nonsupport of dependents. The period of probation for a person sentenced for the crime of nonsupport of dependents under section 552 is as provided under section 552, subsection 4 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Exception to limits when person ordered to complete domestic violence intervention program and pay restitution. If the State pleads and proves that the enumerated Class D or Class E crime was committed by the person against a family or household member or a dating partner and the court orders the person to complete a certified domestic violence intervention program as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4116 , the person may be placed on probation for a period not to exceed 2 years, except that, on motion by the person's probation officer, the person or the court, the term of probation must be terminated by the court when the court determines that the person has: A. Served at least one year of probation; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Completed the certified domestic violence intervention program; [PL 2021, c. 174, §2 (AMD).] C. Paid in full any victim restitution ordered; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] D. From the time the period of probation commenced until the motion for termination is heard, met all other conditions of probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] As used in this subsection, "enumerated Class D or Class E crime" means any Class D crime in chapter 9 , any Class D or Class E crime in chapter 11 , the Class D crimes described in sections 302 and 506‑B and the Class D crimes described in sections 554 , 555 and 758 . [PL 2023, c. 465, §17 (AMD).]

7. Modification of probation requirements authorized. During the period of probation specified in the sentence made pursuant to this section, and upon application of the person on probation or the person's probation officer, or upon the court's own motion, the court may, after a hearing upon notice to the probation officer and the person on probation, modify the requirements imposed by the court or a community reparations board, add further requirements authorized by section 1807 or relieve the person on probation of any requirement imposed by the court or a community reparations board that, in the court's opinion, imposes on the person an unreasonable burden. If the person on probation cannot meet a requirement imposed by the court or a community reparations board, the person shall bring a motion under this subsection. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. Ex parte motion for modification by probation officer in advance of hearing. Notwithstanding subsection 7 , the court may grant, ex parte, a motion brought by the probation officer of the person on probation to add further requirements if the court determines that all reasonable efforts have been made to give written or oral notice to the person on probation and the requirements are immediately necessary to protect the safety of an individual or the public. Any requirements added pursuant to an ex parte motion do not take effect until written notice of the requirements, along with written notice of the scheduled date, time and place when the court will hold a hearing on the added requirements, is given to the person on probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

9. Conversion of probation to administrative release. Once the period of probation has commenced, on motion of the person on probation or the person's probation officer, or on the court's own motion, the court may at any time convert a period of probation for a Class D or Class E crime or a Class C crime under Title 29‑A, section 2557‑A to a period of administrative release. A conversion to administrative release may not be ordered unless notice of the motion is given to the probation officer and the attorney for the State. The provisions of subchapter 2 apply when probation is converted to administrative release. Conversion to administrative release in accordance with this subsection relieves the person on probation of any obligations imposed by the probation conditions. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

10. Early termination of probation and discharge authorized. Once the period of probation has commenced, on motion of the person on probation or the person's probation officer, or on the court's own motion, the court may at any time terminate a period of probation and discharge the person at any time earlier than that provided in the sentence made pursuant to this section, if warranted by the conduct of the person. A termination and discharge may not be ordered unless notice of the motion is given to the probation officer and the attorney for the State. Termination and discharge in accordance with this subsection relieves the person on probation of any obligations imposed by the sentence of probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

11. Justice or judge authorized to hear motions regarding probation. A motion and hearing pursuant to subsection 7 , 8 , 9 or 10 need not be before the justice or judge who originally imposed probation. Any justice or judge may initiate and hear a motion, and any justice or judge may hear a motion brought by the person on probation or the person's probation officer. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

12. Termination of probation to prevent delay of consecutive term of imprisonment. Any court, in order to comply with section 1608, subsection 7 , shall terminate a period of probation that would delay commencement of a consecutive unsuspended term of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 317-A — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 317-A
17 §317-A. Investigations; actions on licenses and registrations
Status: in_force

1. Gambling Control Unit. The Gambling Control Unit may: A. Investigate all aspects of this chapter including the direct and indirect ownership or control of any licenses, registrations or commercial beano hall permits; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §20 (AMD).] B. Suspend, revoke or refuse to issue a license or registration, after notice of the opportunity for a hearing, if the applicant, applicant's agent or employee, licensee, registrant or the licensee's or registrant's agent or employee violates a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 39 or fails to meet the statutory requirements for licensure or registration pursuant to this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §20 (AMD).] C. Immediately suspend or revoke a license or registration if there is probable cause to believe that the licensee or the licensee's agent or employee or the registrant or the registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 39 ; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §20 (AMD).] D. Suspend or revoke a commercial beano hall permit, after notice of the opportunity for hearing, if a permittee or permittee's employee commits murder or a Class A, B or C crime or violates a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 15 , 29 , 37 or 39 ; [PL 2001, c. 342, §2 (AMD).] E. Immediately suspend or revoke a commercial beano hall permit if there is probable cause to believe that the permittee or the permittee's employee committed murder or a Class A, B or C crime or violated a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 15 , 29 , 37 or 39 ; [PL 2023, c. 578, §1 (AMD).] F. Issue a subpoena in the name of the Gambling Control Unit in accordance with Title 5, section 9060 , except that this authority applies to any stage of an investigation under this chapter and is not limited to an adjudicatory hearing. This authority may not be used in the absence of reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred. If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the unit, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the court in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court; [PL 2023, c. 578, §2 (AMD).] G. In addition to a fine imposed pursuant to section 325 , impose a fine of not more than $100 per violation, after notice of the opportunity for a hearing under subsection 4 , on a licensee or registrant or a licensee's or registrant's agent or employee that has violated a provision of this chapter or a rule of the Gambling Control Unit prescribed by authority of this chapter; and [PL 2023, c. 578, §3 (NEW).] H. Execute a consent agreement that resolves the issue of a fine imposed pursuant to paragraph G on a licensee or registrant or a licensee's or registrant's agent or employee without further proceedings. A consent agreement may be entered into only with the consent of the licensee or registrant or the licensee's or registrant's agent or employee, the Gambling Control Unit and the Department of the Attorney General. A consent agreement does not absolve a person from potential liability for criminal violations. [PL 2023, c. 578, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 578, §§1-4 (AMD).]

2. Action after notice and opportunity for hearing. The Gambling Control Unit shall notify the applicant, licensee, registrant or permittee in writing, before a license, registration or permit is denied, suspended or revoked pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph B or D , of the intended denial or commencement date of the suspension or revocation, which may not be made any sooner than 96 hours after the licensee's, registrant's or permittee's receipt of the notice, of the duration of the suspension or revocation and of the right to a hearing pursuant to this subsection. The applicant, licensee, registrant or permittee has the right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the applicant's, licensee's, registrant's or permittee's request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the applicant, applicant's agent or employee, licensee or licensee's agent or employee or registrant or registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 39 or the permittee or the permittee's employee committed murder or a Class A, B or C crime or violated a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 15 , 29 , 37 or 39 . A request for a hearing may not be made any later than 10 days after the applicant, licensee, registrant or permittee is notified of the proposed denial, suspension or revocation. The suspension or revocation action must be stayed pending the hearing; the hearing may not be held any later than 30 days after the date the director receives the request unless otherwise agreed by the parties or continued upon request of a party for cause shown. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §20 (AMD).]

3. Immediate suspension or revocation. A licensee whose license or permittee whose permit is immediately suspended or revoked by the Gambling Control Unit pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph C or E must be notified in writing of the duration of the suspension or revocation and the licensee's or the permittee's right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the licensee's or permittee's request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the licensee or the licensee's agent or employee or registrant or registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 39 or the permittee or the permittee's employee committed murder or a Class A, B or C crime or violated a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 15 , 29 , 37 or 39 . A request for a hearing may not be made any later than 48 hours after the licensee or permittee is notified of the suspension or revocation. A hearing may not be held any later than 10 days after the date the commissioner receives the request. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §20 (AMD).]

4. Imposition of fine and opportunity for hearing. The Gambling Control Unit shall notify the licensee or registrant in writing that a fine is imposed pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph G and of the right to a hearing pursuant to this subsection. The licensee or registrant has the right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the licensee's or registrant's request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the licensee or registrant or the licensee's or registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of this chapter or a rule of the Gambling Control Unit prescribed by authority of this chapter. A request for a hearing must be made no later than 10 days after the licensee or registrant is notified of the fine. The imposition of the fine must be stayed pending the hearing; the hearing must be held no later than 30 days after the date the Commissioner of Public Safety receives the request unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or continued upon request of a party for cause shown. [PL 2023, c. 578, §5 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 956 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 956
17-A §956. Possession of gambling devices
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of possession of gambling devices if he manufactures, sells, transports, places, possesses or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of any gambling device, knowing it is to be used in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity, as defined in this chapter. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Possession of gambling devices is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2004 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 69 / Section 2004
17 §2004. Forms
Status: in_force

The forms set forth in this section, with such changes as adapt them for use in municipalities, are sufficient in law for all cases arising under the provisions to which they purport to be adapted; and the costs to be taxed and allowed for a libel shall be 50¢; for entering the same, 30¢; for trying the same, $1; for a monition, 50¢; for posting notices and return, $1; for order to restore or deliver, 25¢; for executing the order, 50¢. Form of Complaint for Single Sale STATE OF MAINE Judge of District Court "............, ss. -- To Clerk Justice of the Peace A. B., of ........, in said county, on the ....... day of ...., in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred ........, in behalf of said State, on oath ....... complains, that ........, of ........., in said county, on the ......... day of ...., 19..., at said ........, in said county of ........, did then and there sell a quantity of intoxicating liquors, to wit: one ......... of intoxicating liquor to one ........," (or if the individual is unknown, "to some person to said complainant unknown,") "against the peace of said State, and contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. A. B. On the .......... day of ....., 19...., said ......... makes oath, that the above complaint, by ........subscribed, is true. District Court Judge Before me,..................................... Clerk Justice of the Peace." [PL 1987, c. 736, §29 (AMD).]

Form of Warrant upon Complaint for Single Sale STATE OF MAINE "........., ss. -- To the sheriff of our said county of .........., or either of his deputies, or either of the constables of the town of ..........., or of either of the towns in said county. Greeting. [L. S.] Whereas, A. B., of ............, on the ........... day of ...., in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred ........., in behalf of said State, on oath .................. complained to me, the subscriber, one of the ...................... Judges of the District Court Clerks .................................., that ............ .........., Justices of the Peace .............. of ............, in said county, on the .......... day of ...., 19...., at said .........., in said county of ..........., did sell a quantity of intoxicating liquors, to wit: one ......... of intoxicating liquor to one .........., against the peace of said State and contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. Therefore, in the name of the State of Maine, you are commanded forthwith to apprehend said ..........., if he may be found in your precinct, and bring him before said court, the subscriber, to answer to said State upon the complaint aforesaid. Witness, my hand and seal at ......... aforesaid, this ........ day of ...., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred ...... Judge ............................. Clerk Justice of the Peace." [PL 1987, c. 736, §30 (AMD).]

Form of Complaint in Case of Seizure STATE OF MAINE ".........., ss ........... To A.B., esquire, District Court Judge Clerk Justice of the Peace District .........., Division ........ A. B., of .........., in said county, competent to be a witness in civil actions, on the ............ day of ...., in the year nineteen hundred ............, in behalf of said State, on oath complains, that he believes, that on the ............ day of ....., 19.... at said ..........., intoxicating liquors were, and still are kept and deposited by ......... of .........., in said county, in ........" (here describe with precision the place to be searched,) "and that said liquors then and there were, and now are intended by said .............. for sale in violation of law, against the peace of the State and contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. I therefore pray, that due process be issued to search the premises hereinbefore mentioned, where said liquors are believed to be deposited, and if there found, that said liquors and vessels be seized and safely kept until final action and decision be had thereon, and that said .... be forthwith apprehended and held to answer to said complaint, and to do and receive such sentence as may be awarded against him. ........., ss. -- On the ............ day of ...., 19...., said A. B. made oath that the above complaint by him signed is true. Before me, ......................... District Court Judge Clerk Justice of the Peace." [PL 1987, c. 736, §31 (AMD).]

Form of Warrant in Case of Seizure STATE OF MAINE District ....... Division of .................. ".........., ss. ........ To the sheriff of our several counties or any of their deputies, or any of the constables or police officers of any municipality in said State or any State Police officer. [L. S.] Whereas A. B., of .........., in said county, competent to be a witness in civil actions, on the ........... day of ....., in the year nineteen hundred .........., in behalf of said State, on oath complained to the subscriber, an officer of the District Court, that he believes, that on the ........... day of ...., 19...., at said .........., intoxicating liquors were and still are deposited and kept by ........., of ..........., in said county, in ..........." (here follows a precise description of the place to be searched,) "and that said .......... then and there intended and now intends that the same shall be sold, in violation of law as fully appears by the complaint hereunto annexed, and prayed that due process be issued to search the premises hereinbefore mentioned, where said liquors are believed to be deposited, and, if there found, that said liquors and vessels be seized and safely kept until final action and decision be had thereon, and that said .......... be apprehended and held to answer to said complaint, and to do and receive such sentence as may be awarded against him: -- You are therefore required in the name of the State, to enter the ............ before named, and therein to search for said liquors, and, if there found, to seize and safely keep the same, with the vessels in which they are contained, until final action and decision is had on the same; and to apprehend said ............ forthwith, if he may be found in your precinct, and bring him before said court, and to do and receive such sentence as may be awarded against him. Witness, ........., at ........... aforesaid, this ......... day of ...., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred ......... District Court Judge ............ Clerk Justice of the Peace [PL 1978, c. 736, §32 (AMD).]

Form of Libel STATE OF MAINE District........... Division of ........ "County of ...., ss. -- To A.B., District Court Judge Clerk Justice of the Peace The libel of C.D., of ..........., shows that he had, by lawful seizure, seized certain intoxicating liquors and the vessels in which the same were contained, described as follows: .........." (here follows a description of the liquors.) "because the same were kept and deposited at ............." (describing the place) "in the said county of .........., and were intended for sale, in violation of law. Wherefore he prays for a decree of forfeiture of said liquors and vessels, according to the provisions of law in such case made and provided. Dated at .........., in said county, this ........ day of ......, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred ........ (Signed.) ............" [PL 1987, c. 736, §33 (AMD).]

Form of Monition and Notice STATE OF MAINE District ........... Division of ........ "County of ..............., ss. [L. S.] To all persons interested in ........." (here insert the description of the liquors, as in the libel). "The libel of C. D., hereunto annexed, this day filed in said District Court shows that he has seized said liquors and vessels because" (insert as in the libel), "and prays for a decree of forfeiture of the same according to the provisions of law in such case made and provided. You are, therefore, hereby notified thereof, that you may appear before this court on the ......... day of ....., 19...., and then and there show cause why said liquors and the vessels in which they are contained should not be declared forfeited. Given under my hand and seal at ............, on the ........ day of ...., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred ........ District Court Judge ............ Clerk Justice of the Peace." [PL 1987, c. 736, §34 (AMD).]

Form of Complaint in Case of Seizure of Automobile STATE OF MAINE District................................. Division of................................ Judge "...., ss. -- To the Clerk Justice of the Peace of the District Court: A. B., of ............, in the said county, competent to be a witness in civil actions, on the ......... day of ......, A. D., 19.., in behalf of said State, on oath complains, that he believes that on the .......... day of .... in said year, at said .........., in said county, a certain automobile, hereinafter described, was knowingly used for the illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors and intoxicating liquors were kept and deposited by persons unknown .......... of ............ in said automobile, situated on ......... street, in said .........., in said county, near number ............ on said street in said ............, and occupied by said persons unknown ..........., said persons unknown .......... not being then and there authorized by law to transport liquors within said State, and that the said liquors were then and there knowingly being transported within said State, in violation of law, against the peace of said State, and contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided; and that the said liquors were then and there intended by said persons unknown .......... for sale in violation of law, against the peace of said State and contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. And the said ........ on oath further complains that he, the said ......... at said ......... on the ........... day of ...., A. D., 19...., being then and there an officer, to wit, a deputy sheriff, within and for said county, duly qualified and authorized by law to seize automobiles used for the illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors and intoxicating liquors kept and deposited for unlawful sale and the vessels containing them, by virtue of a warrant therefor issued in conformity with the provisions of the law, did find upon the above described premises, one ..........., bearing engine number .........., and the 19 .... license number plates numbered .............., which said automobile then and there contained ........, which said automobile was not then and there a common carrier, and which said automobile was not then and there engaged in the business of a common carrier; and which said automobile was then and there in the possession, care and control of the said ............ and which said automobile was then and there knowingly used by the said ............ for the illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors from place to place in said ............ with intent that the said intoxicating liquors should be sold in violation of law; and which intoxicating liquors as aforesaid, and the vessels containing the same, were then and there kept, deposited and intended for unlawful sale as aforesaid, and said automobile was then and there being used for the illegal transportation of said liquors as aforesaid, within said State by the said persons unknown, and did then and there by virtue of this authority as a deputy sheriff as aforesaid, seize the above described automobile, intoxicating liquors and the vessels containing the same, to be kept in some safe place for a reasonable time, and hath since kept and does still keep said automobile, liquors and vessels to procure a warrant to seize the same. He therefore prays, that due process be issued to seize said automobile, liquors and vessels, and them safely keep until final action and decision be had thereon, and that said persons unknown ......... be forthwith apprehended and held to answer to said complaint, and to do and receive such sentence as may be awarded against them On the ......... day of ...., the said ........... makes oath that the above complaint by him signed is true. District Court Judge Before me, .........................................., Said Clerk Justice of the Peace." [PL 1987, c. 736, §35 (AMD).]

Form of Warrant in Case of Seizure of Automobile STATE OF MAINE ".........., ss. -- To the sheriff of our county of .........., or either of his deputies, or either of the constables or police officers of any city or town within said county: [L. S.] In the name of said State you are commanded to seize the automobile, liquors and vessels containing the same, named in the foregoing complaint of the said .......... and now in his custody as set forth in said complaint, which is expressly referred to as a part of this warrant, and safely keep the same, until final action and decision be had thereon, and to apprehend the said persons unknown .......... forthwith, if they .......... may be found in your precinct, and them .......... bring before said court, holden at the District Court in said .........., to answer to said complaint, and to do and receive such sentence as may be awarded against them. Witness, .........., .......... esquire, our said Judge at .........., aforesaid, this .......... day of ...., A. D., 19.... .......... Judge"

Form of Libel for Automobile STATE OF MAINE District ........... Division of ........ ".........., ss. -- To the Judge of the District Court: The libel of .......... shows that he has by virtue of a warrant duly issued by the Judge of the District Court, seized on the .......... day of ...., A. D., 19...., a certain automobile, intoxicating liquors and the vessels in which the same were contained, described as follows: One .......... bearing engine number .......... and the 19.... license number plates numbered .........., which said automobile then and there contained .........., which said automobile was not then and there a common carrier, and which said automobile was not then and there engaged in the business of a common carrier; and which said automobile was then and there in the possession, care and control of the said .........., and which said automobile was then and there knowingly used by the said .......... for the illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors from place to place in said .........., and because the same were then and there kept and deposited on the .......... day of ...., A. D., 19...., on .......... street, in said .........., in said county, near number .......... on said street, in said .........., and because said automobile was being knowingly used for the illegal transportation of said liquors, within the State in violation of law. Wherefore he prays for a decree of forfeiture of said automobile, liquors and vessels, according to the provisions of law in such case made and provided. Dated at .........., in said county, the .......... day of ...., A. D. 19.... (Signed.) .........., Deputy Sheriff."

Form of Monition and Notice Case of Automobile STATE OF MAINE ".........., ss. [L. S.] To all persons interested in the automobile, liquors and vessels described in the foregoing libel: The libel of .......... hereunto annexed, this day filed with the District Court, shows that he has seized said automobile, liquors and vessels because the same were used, kept and deposited as set forth in said libel, and said automobile was then and there knowingly used for the illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors, and prays for a decree of forfeiture of the same, according to the provisions of law in such case made and provided. You are, therefore, hereby notified thereof, that you may appear before said court in said .........., on the .......... day of ...., A. D., 19...., at .... o'clock, A.M. and then and there show cause why said automobile, liquors and vessels in which they are contained should not be declared forfeited. Witness, .........., .........., Esquire, our said Judge at .......... aforesaid, this .......... day of ...., A. D., 19.... .......... Judge"
17-A M.R.S. § 8 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 8
17-A §8. Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

1. It is a defense that prosecution was commenced after the expiration of the applicable period of limitations provided in this section, except that the following prosecutions may be commenced at any time: A. A prosecution for murder or criminal homicide in the first or 2nd degree; or [PL 2019, c. 483, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 483, §4 (AFF).] B. If the victim had not attained the age of 18 years at the time of the crime, a prosecution for incest; unlawful sexual contact; sexual abuse of a minor; rape or gross sexual assault, formerly denominated as gross sexual misconduct; unlawful sexual touching; or sexual exploitation of a minor. [PL 2023, c. 475, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 475, §3 (AFF).] [PL 2023, c. 475, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 475, §3 (AFF).]

2. Except as provided in subsection 1 or 2‑A , a prosecution for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime must be commenced within 6 years after it is committed and a prosecution for a Class D or Class E crime must be commenced within 3 years after it is committed. A. [PL 2019, c. 483, §2 (RP); PL 2019, c. 483, §4 (AFF).] B. [PL 2019, c. 483, §2 (RP); PL 2019, c. 483, §4 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 483, §2 (RPR); PL 2019, c. 483, §4 (AFF).]

2-A. A prosecution for a Class A, Class B or Class C crime involving unlawful sexual contact or gross sexual assault or a prosecution for a Class A or Class B crime involving aggravated sex trafficking must be commenced within 20 years after it is committed. This subsection does not apply to a Class D crime enhanced to a Class C crime pursuant to section 1604, subsection 5, paragraph B . [PL 2025, c. 479, §1 (AMD).]

3. The periods of limitations shall not run: A. During any time when the accused is absent from the State, but in no event shall this provision extend the period of limitation otherwise applicable by more than 5 years; [PL 1987, c. 222, §3 (AMD).] B. During any time when a prosecution against the accused for the same crime based on the same conduct is pending in this State; or [PL 1987, c. 222, §3 (AMD).] C. During any time when a prosecution against the accused for the corresponding juvenile crime based on the same conduct is pending in the Juvenile Court. For purposes of this section, pending includes any appeal period and, if an appeal is taken, any period pending its final disposition. [PL 1987, c. 222, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 222, §3 (AMD).]

4. If a timely complaint, information or indictment is dismissed for any error, defect, insufficiency or irregularity, a new prosecution for the same crime based on the same conduct may be commenced within 6 months after the dismissal, or during the next session of the grand jury, whichever occurs later, even though the periods of limitations have expired at the time of such dismissal or will expire within such period of time. [PL 1981, c. 317, §4 (AMD).]

5. If the period of limitation has expired, a prosecution may nevertheless be commenced for: A. Any crime based upon breach of fiduciary obligation, within one year after discovery of the crime by an aggrieved party or by a person who has a legal duty to represent an aggrieved party, and who is not a party to the crime, whichever occurs first; [PL 2007, c. 173, §5 (AMD).] B. Any crime based upon official misconduct by a public servant, at any time when such person is in public office or employment or within 2 years thereafter. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] C. This subsection shall in no event extend the limitation period otherwise applicable by more than 5 years. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 173, §5 (AMD).]

6. For purposes of this section: A. A crime is committed when every element thereof has occurred, or if the crime consists of a continuing course of conduct, at the time when the course of conduct or the defendant's complicity therein is terminated; and [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. A prosecution is commenced whenever one of the following occurs: (1) A criminal complaint is filed; (2) An indictment is returned; or (3) Following waiver of an indictment, an information is filed. [PL 1987, c. 222, §4 (RPR).] [PL 1987, c. 222, §4 (AMD).]

7. The defense established by this section shall not bar a conviction of a crime included in the crime charged, notwithstanding that the period of limitation has expired for the included crime, if as to the crime charged the period of limitation has not expired or there is no such period, and there is evidence which would sustain a conviction for the crime charged. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 201 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 201
17-A §201. Murder
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of murder if the person: A. Intentionally or knowingly causes the death of another human being; [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Engages in conduct that manifests a depraved indifference to the value of human life and that in fact causes the death of another human being; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. Intentionally or knowingly causes another human being to commit suicide by the use of force, duress or deception. [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

1-A. For purposes of subsection 1, paragraph B , when the crime of depraved indifference murder is charged, the crime of criminally negligent manslaughter is deemed to be charged. [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

2. The sentence for murder is as authorized in chapter 63 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A , that the person causes the death while under the influence of extreme anger or extreme fear brought about by adequate provocation. [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. For purposes of subsection 3 , provocation is adequate if: A. It is not induced by the person; and [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. It is reasonable for the person to react to the provocation with extreme anger or extreme fear, provided that evidence demonstrating only that the person has a tendency towards extreme anger or extreme fear is not sufficient, in and of itself, to establish the reasonableness of the person's reaction. [PL 2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] For purposes of determining whether extreme anger or extreme fear was brought about by adequate provocation, the provocation was not adequate if it resulted solely from the discovery of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, including under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advance toward the person or in which the person and victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship. [PL 2019, c. 462, §3 (AMD).]

5. Nothing contained in subsection 3 may constitute a defense to a prosecution for, or preclude conviction of, manslaughter or any other crime. [PL 1983, c. 372, §1 (NEW).]

6. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under subsection 1 that the person's conduct was expressly authorized by Title 22, chapter 418 . [PL 2019, c. 271, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1881 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 67 / Section 1881
17-A §1881. Inclusion of period of supervised release after imprisonment
Status: in_force

1. Mandatory imposition of supervised release. If a person is convicted of gross sexual assault with a person who has not yet attained 12 years of age, in violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph C , the court, in addition to imposing as part of the sentence a definite term of imprisonment in accordance with section 253‑A, subsection 2 , shall impose as part of the sentence a period of supervised release of up to life to immediately follow that imprisonment. The period of supervised release commences on the date the person is released from confinement pursuant to section 2314 and must include the best available monitoring technology for the full period of supervised release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Discretionary imposition of supervised release. If a person is convicted of gross sexual assault in violation of any provision of section 253 other than section 253, subsection 1, paragraph C , the court, if it imposes as part of the sentence a definite term of imprisonment that does not include a period of probation, also may impose as part of the sentence a period of supervised release to immediately follow that imprisonment. The period of supervised release commences on the date the person is released from confinement pursuant to section 2314 . If a person has been convicted of violating any provision of section 253 other than section 253, subsection 1, paragraph C , the authorized period of supervised release is: A. Any period of years for a person sentenced as a repeat sexual assault offender pursuant to section 253‑A, subsection 1 ; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. For a person not sentenced under section 253‑A, subsection 1 or 2 , a period not to exceed 10 years for a Class A violation of section 253 and a period not to exceed 6 years for a Class B or Class C violation of section 253 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Modification of requirements. During the period of supervised release specified in the sentence made pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 , and upon application of a person on supervised release or the person's probation officer, or upon the court's own motion, the court, after notice to the probation officer and the person on supervised release and a hearing, may modify the requirements imposed by the court, add further requirements authorized by section 1882 or relieve the person on supervised release of any requirement imposed by the court that, in its opinion, imposes on the person an unreasonable burden. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Ex parte modification of requirements for immediate necessity. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , the court may grant, ex parte, a motion brought by the probation officer of the person on supervised release to add further requirements if the court determines that all reasonable efforts have been made to give written or oral notice to the person on supervised release and the requirements are immediately necessary to protect the safety of an individual or the public. Any requirements added pursuant to an ex parte motion do not take effect until written notice of the requirements, along with written notice of the scheduled date, time and place when the court will hold a hearing on the added requirements, is given to the person on supervised release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Termination by court. On application of the person on supervised release or the person's probation officer, or on the court's own motion, and if warranted by the conduct of the person, the court may terminate a period of supervised release and discharge the person at any time earlier than that provided in the sentence made pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 . A termination and discharge may not be ordered unless notice of the motion is given to the probation officer and the attorney for the State. A termination and discharge relieves the person on supervised release of any obligations imposed by the sentence of supervised release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Termination to prevent delay of consecutive term of imprisonment. The court, in order to comply with section 1608, subsection 7 , shall terminate a period of supervised release that would delay commencement of a consecutive unsuspended term of imprisonment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Revoked period of supervised release to be served in prison. The court may revoke a period of supervised release pursuant to section 1883 for any ground specified in subsection 8 . If the court revokes a period of supervised release, the court shall require the person to serve time in prison under the custody of the Department of Corrections. This time in prison may equal all or part of the period of supervised release, without credit for time served on post-release supervision. The remaining portion of the period of supervised release that is not required to be served in prison, if any, may not run during the time in prison and must resume again after the person's release and is subject to revocation at a later date. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. Grounds for revocation. The court may revoke a period of supervised release for: A. A violation of supervised release; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Criminal conduct committed during the term of imprisonment; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Refusal during the term of imprisonment to actively participate, when requested to do so by the Department of Corrections, in a sex offender treatment program in accordance with the expectations and judgment of the treatment providers. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 506-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 506-B
17-A §506-B. Violation of protective order
Status: in_force

1. Violation of a protection from harassment order issued under Title 5, section 4654 or 4655, subsection 1, paragraphs A to C‑1 , is a Class D crime as provided in Title 5, section 4659, subsection 1 . [PL 1993, c. 475, §6 (NEW).]

2. Violation of a protective order in crimes between family members issued under Title 15, section 321 is a Class D crime as provided in Title 15, section 321, subsection 6 . [PL 1993, c. 475, §6 (NEW).]

3. Violation of a protection from abuse order issued under Title 19‑A, section 4108 or 4110, subsection 3, paragraphs A to G , is a Class D crime as provided in Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 1 or a Class C crime as provided in Title 19‑A, section 4113, subsection 4 . [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §32 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2011 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2011
17-A §2011. Former Department of Corrections' clients owing restitution
Status: in_force

An offender is responsible for paying any restitution outstanding at the time the term of commitment to the Department of Corrections or period of probation is completed. An offender who has complied with the time and method of payment of restitution determined by the Department of Corrections during the period of probation shall make payments to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case in accordance with that payment schedule unless modified by the court pursuant to section 2014 or 2015 . An offender who has not complied with the time and method of payment of restitution determined by the Department of Corrections during the period of probation must be returned to the court for further disposition pursuant to section 2015 . An offender who is unconditionally released and discharged from institutional confinement with the Department of Corrections upon the expiration of the sentence must, upon application of the office of the attorney for the State, be returned to the court for specification by the court of the time and method of payment of restitution, which must be ordered paid to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case. Prior to the offender's unconditional release and discharge from institutional confinement or completion of the period of probation, the Department of Corrections shall provide the offender with written notice that any restitution outstanding at the time the term of commitment to the department or period of probation is completed must be paid to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case. At least 30 days prior to the offender's unconditional release and discharge from institutional confinement or completion of the period of probation, the Department of Corrections shall provide the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case written notice as to the amount of restitution outstanding. An income withholding order issued pursuant to section 2007 remains effective and enforceable until the restitution is paid in full, even after an offender is no longer in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. If an offender who is required to make payments to the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case under this subsection instead makes a payment to the Department of Corrections or the department otherwise receives money that is owed as restitution by an offender who is no longer in the custody or under the supervision of the department, including, but not limited to, a setoff of a tax refund pursuant to Title 36, section 185‑A , the department shall forward the money to the victim and shall inform the office of the attorney for the State who prosecuted the case of that action. [PL 2023, c. 196, §7 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1105-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1105-A
17-A §1105-A. Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug if the person violates section 1103 and: A. The person trafficks in a scheduled drug with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age and the drug is: (1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. At the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions for any Class A, B or C offense under this chapter or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Class A, B or C offenses under this chapter in another jurisdiction and the drug is: (1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of each prior conviction may precede the commission of the offense being enhanced by more than 10 years; [PL 2007, c. 476, §39 (AMD).] C. [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §22 (RP); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] C-1. At the time of the offense, the person possesses a firearm in the furtherance of the offense, uses a firearm, carries a firearm or is armed with a firearm, and the drug is: (1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §23 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] D. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in cocaine in a quantity of 112 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2021, c. 396, §4 (AMD).] E. At the time of the offense, the person is on a school bus or within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a private or public elementary or secondary school or a safe zone as defined in section 1101, subsection 23 and the drug is: (1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime. For purposes of this paragraph, "school bus" has the same meaning as defined in Title 29‑A, section 2301, subsection 5 ; [PL 2005, c. 415, §2 (AMD).] F. At the time of the offense, the person enlists or solicits the aid of or conspires with a child who is in fact less than 18 years of age to traffick in a scheduled drug and the drug is: (1) A schedule W drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) Marijuana in a quantity of 20 pounds or more. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (3) A schedule X drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) Marijuana in a quantity of more than one pound. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (5) A schedule Y drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or (6) A schedule Z drug. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; [PL 2001, c. 383, §119 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] G. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in methamphetamine or amphetamine in a quantity of 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units or 100 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2011, c. 436, §1 (AMD).] H. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in heroin in a quantity of 6 grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing heroin. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §24 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] I. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets, vials, ampules, syringes or units containing any narcotic drug other than heroin, or any quantity of pills, capsules, tablets, units, compounds, mixtures or substances that, in the aggregate, contains 8,000 milligrams or more of oxycodone or 1,000 milligrams or more of hydromorphone. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §3 (RPR).] J. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in a quantity of 300 or more pills, capsules, tablets or units containing 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, or any other drug listed in section 1102, subsection 1, paragraph O . Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. B, §3 (RPR).] K. Death of another person is in fact caused by the use of one or more scheduled drugs, the scheduled drug trafficked by the defendant is a contributing factor to the death of the other person and that drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).] L. Serious bodily injury of another person is in fact caused by the use of one or more scheduled drugs, the scheduled drug trafficked by the defendant is a contributing factor to the serious bodily injury of the other person and that drug is a schedule W drug. A violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; or [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. F, §2 (AMD).] M. At the time of the offense, the person trafficks in fentanyl powder in a quantity of 6 grams or more or 270 or more individual bags, folds, packages, envelopes or containers of any kind containing fentanyl powder. A violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime. [PL 2017, c. 460, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 396, §4 (AMD).]

2. If a person uses a motor vehicle to facilitate the aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug, the court may, in addition to other authorized penalties, suspend the person's driver's license or permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license for a period not to exceed 5 years. A suspension may not begin until after any period of incarceration is served. If the court suspends a person's driver's license or permit, privilege to operate a motor vehicle or right to apply for or obtain a license, the court shall notify the Secretary of State of the suspension. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the person's driver's license or permit or 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, §6 (AMD).]

3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the substance trafficked in is hemp. [PL 2019, c. 12, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 504 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 504
17-A §504. Unlawful assembly
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of unlawful assembly if: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

1. He assembles with 5 or more other persons with intent to engage in conduct constituting a riot; or being present at an assembly that either has or develops a purpose to engage in conduct constituting a riot, he remains there with intent to advance that purpose; and [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. He knowingly fails to comply with an order to disperse given by a law enforcement officer to the assembly. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. Unlawful assembly is a Class E crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 325 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 325
17 §325. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Violation of chapter or rules; general penalty. Except as otherwise specifically provided, a person, firm, association or corporation that violates a provision of this chapter or a rule of the Gambling Control Unit prescribed by authority of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §26 (AMD).]

2. Commercial beano hall violations. A person, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association that rents or leases a building or facilities to hold, conduct or operate "beano" or "bingo" commits a Class E crime if that person, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association: A. Rents or leases a building or facilities to hold, conduct or operate a "beano" or "bingo" game without a commercial beano hall permit issued by the Gambling Control Unit; or [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §26 (AMD).] B. Violates a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted by the Gambling Control Unit pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §26 (AMD).] Violation of this subsection is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §26 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1831 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1831
17 §1831. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1. Agricultural society. "Agricultural society" or "fair" means a nonprofit agricultural fair society eligible for a stipend under Title 7, chapter 4 . [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1-A. Card game. "Card game" means a game of chance conducted using one or more decks of cards, such as poker, blackjack or cribbage. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §4 (NEW).]

2. Chief of State Police. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §5 (RP).]

2-A. Director. "Director" means the Executive Director of the Gambling Control Unit. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §6 (NEW).]

3. Distributor. "Distributor" means a person, firm, corporation, association or organization, other than an Internet raffle operator, that sells, markets or otherwise distributes sealed ticket games, gambling apparatus or any other implements of gambling that may be used in the conduct of a game of chance. [PL 2025, c. 424, §9 (AMD).]

4. Electronic video machine. "Electronic video machine" means a machine, however operated, that has a video screen featuring an electronically simulated game and delivers or entitles the person playing or operating it to receive the privilege of playing the electronic video machine without charge, but does not deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the electronic video machine to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tickets or something of value other than the privilege of playing the electronic video machine without charge. An electronic video machine is a machine that may be licensed in accordance with section 1832, subsection 8 . A machine that has a video screen featuring an electronically simulated slot machine as a game is not an electronic video machine, but is a machine as defined in subsection 9 . [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4-A. Gambling Control Unit. "Gambling Control Unit" or "unit" means the bureau within the Department of Public Safety under Title 25, section 2902, subsection 12 or an authorized representative of the Gambling Control Unit. [RR 2017, c. 1, §10 (COR).]

5. Game of chance. "Game of chance" means a game, contest, scheme or device in which: A. A person stakes or risks something of value for the opportunity to win something of value; [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The rules of operation or play require an event the result of which is determined by chance, outside the control of the contestant or participant; and [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Chance enters as an element that influences the outcome in a manner that cannot be eliminated through the application of skill. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] For the purposes of this subsection, "an event the result of which is determined by chance" includes but is not limited to a shuffle of a deck of cards, a roll of a die or dice or a random drawing or generation of an object that may include, but is not limited to, a card, a die, a number or simulations of any of these. A shuffle of a deck of cards, a roll of a die, a random drawing or generation of an object or some other event the result of which is determined by chance that is employed to determine impartially the initial order of play in a game, contest, scheme or device does not alone make a game, contest, scheme or device a game of chance. For the purposes of this chapter, "game of chance" includes a sealed ticket game. For purposes of this chapter, beano, bingo and table games as defined in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 43‑A are not games of chance. [PL 2025, c. 424, §10 (AMD).]

6. Game of skill. "Game of skill" means any game, contest, scheme or device in which a person stakes or risks something of value for the opportunity to win something of value and that is not a game of chance. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Gross revenue. "Gross revenue" means the total amount wagered in a game of chance less the prizes awarded. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7-A. High-hand competition. "High-hand competition" means a game of chance conducted during a tournament game in which the winner is the person who plays the highest hand of cards, according to the rules of the tournament, during the tournament game. [PL 2019, c. 119, §1 (NEW).]

7-B. Internet raffle. "Internet raffle" means a raffle in which a person purchases a raffle chance or ticket through, and a winner or winning chances are determined by, a digital platform that involves, at least in part, the use of the Internet. A raffle where a winner or winning chance is determined by drawing from a container is not an Internet raffle, even if some or all of the raffle chances or tickets are purchased through a digital platform. [PL 2021, c. 636, §1 (AMD).]

7-C. Internet raffle operator. "Internet raffle operator" means a person, firm, corporation, association or organization licensed under section 1837‑B, subsection 2 to conduct an Internet raffle using an Internet raffle system. [PL 2021, c. 136, §3 (NEW).]

7-D. Internet raffle system. "Internet raffle system" means a mobile application or other digital platform and the accompanying computer software approved by the Gambling Control Unit under section 1837‑B, subsection 4 for use in conducting an Internet raffle. [PL 2021, c. 136, §4 (NEW).]

8. Licensee. "Licensee" means a firm, corporation, association or organization licensed by the Gambling Control Unit to operate a game of chance. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §9 (AMD).]

9. Machine. "Machine" means any machine, including electronic devices, however operated, the internal mechanism or components of which when set in motion or activated and by the application of the element of chance may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the machine to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tickets or something of value as defined in subsection 17 . A machine as defined by this subsection is not eligible to be licensed under this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

10. Member. "Member" means a bona fide member of a firm, corporation, association, organization, department or class or a combination thereof who has been duly admitted as a member according to the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances or bylaws governing membership in the firm, corporation, association, organization, department, class or combination thereof. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

11. Net revenue. "Net revenue" means gross revenue less allowable expenses as described in section 1838 . [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

12. Printer. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §10 (RP).]

13. Raffle. "Raffle" means a game of chance in which: A. A person pays or agrees to pay something of value for a chance, represented and differentiated by a number, to win a prize; [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. One or more of the chances is to be designated the winning chance; and [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. The winning chance is to be determined as a result of a drawing from a container holding numbers representative of all chances sold. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §11 (AMD).]

13-A. Registrant. "Registrant" means a person or organization registered with the Gambling Control Unit to conduct a game of chance, a raffle or certain tournament games, for which a license is not required under this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §12 (NEW).]

14. Roulette. "Roulette" means a game of chance in which players bet on the compartment of a revolving wheel into which a small ball will come to rest. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

14-A. Savings promotion raffle. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §13 (RP).]

14-B. Sealed ticket game. "Sealed ticket game" means a game consisting of tickets or cards with preprinted symbols, numbers or other figures that are hidden by an opaque, removable material. Each ticket or card represents a chance to win a specific single prize, including a monetary prize, or specific set of prizes. A winning ticket or card contains a predetermined winning configuration of symbols, numbers or other figures. "Sealed ticket game" includes a sealed ticket game that is designed by the manufacturer to include a jackpot prize that is carried over to a subsequent series of tickets or cards with the same form number in the event that jackpot prize is not won. "Sealed ticket game" does not include the lottery under Title 8, chapter 14‑A or 16 . [PL 2025, c. 424, §11 (NEW).]

15. Slot machine. "Slot machine" has the same meaning as provided under Title 8, section 1001, subsection 39 . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §14 (RPR).]

16. Social gambling. "Social gambling" means a contest of chance in which the only participants are players and from which no person or organization receives or becomes entitled to receive something of value or any profit whatsoever, directly or indirectly, other than as a player, from any source, fee, remuneration connected with gambling or such activity as arrangements or facilitation of the game, permitting the use of premises or selling or supplying for-profit refreshments, food, drink service or entertainment to participants, players or spectators. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

17. Something of value. "Something of value" means: A. Any money or property; [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. Any token, object or article exchangeable for money, property, amusement or entertainment; or [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. Any form of credit or promise directly or indirectly contemplating transfer of money or property, or of any interest therein. [PL 2019, c. 60, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 60, §1 (AMD).]

18. Tokens. "Tokens" means distinctive objects, chips, tickets or other devices of no intrinsic value used as a substitute for cash in accounting for revenue from a game of chance. [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 507-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 507-B
17-A §507-B. Illegal possession or sale of gravestones
Status: in_force

1. No person may possess, sell, attempt to sell, offer for sale, transfer or dispose of any tomb, monument, gravestone, marker or other structure placed or designed as a memorial for the dead, or any portion or fragment of any such memorial, knowing or having reasonable cause to know that it has been illegally removed from a cemetery or burial ground. [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]

2. Any person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime. [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]

3. Any person who violates subsection 1 is liable to the following for triple damages to be recovered in a civil action: A. The municipality or, in the case of unorganized territory, the county in which the cemetery or burial ground is located; [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).] B. A cemetery association authorized to bring suit and recover damages by the municipality or, in the case of unorganized territory, the county in which the cemetery or burial ground is located; or [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).] C. A historical society authorized to bring suit and recover damages by the municipality or, in the case of unorganized territory, the county in which the cemetery or burial ground is located. [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 326, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 708 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 29 / Section 708
17-A §708. Negotiating a worthless instrument
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of negotiating a worthless instrument if: A. The person intentionally issues or negotiates a negotiable instrument knowing that it will not be honored by the maker or drawee. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §77 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The face value of the written instrument or the aggregate value of the instruments is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (2) The face value of the written instrument or the aggregate value of the instruments is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; (3) The face value of the negotiable instrument is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or (4) At the time of negotiating a worthless instrument, 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 this section; 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 or 703 ; 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, §28 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §28 (AMD).]

2. Proof of the following gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person issuing or negotiating the instrument knew that it would not be honored: A. The drawer had no account with the drawee at the time the instrument was negotiated; [PL 2011, c. 504, §1 (AMD).] B. Payment was refused by the drawee for lack of funds upon presentment made within the time frame specified in Title 11, section 3‑1304 , and the drawer failed to honor the drawer's contract within 5 days after actual receipt of a notice of dishonor, as defined in Title 11, section 3‑1503 , except that this time limit is tolled during one subsequent representment of the negotiable instrument; or [PL 2011, c. 504, §1 (AMD).] C. The drawer refuses to tender payment in the amount of the instrument within 5 days of receipt of a notice under this paragraph mailed by certified or registered mail evidenced by return receipt at the address printed on the instrument or given at the time of issuance. The notice must be substantially as follows: "You are hereby notified that the following instrument(s): Number: ........... Date: ............ Amount: ............. Name of Bank: ................. drawn upon ....................... and payable to ............................., (has)(have) been dishonored. Pursuant to Maine law, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17‑A, section 708, subsection 2 , you have 5 days from receipt of this notice to tender payment of the total amount of the instrument(s) plus the applicable service charge(s) of $.............(............dollars and ............cents) and any fee charged to the holder of the instrument(s) by a bank or financial institution as a result of the instrument(s) not being honored, the total amount due being $..........(..........dollars and..........cents). Pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 708, subsection 2 , unless this amount is paid in full to ...........within 5 days after the actual receipt of this notice of dishonor, your failure to pay the amount owed gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that you knew that your instrument(s) would not be honored. Your failure to pay the amount owed could result in a report to a law enforcement agency for investigation and possible criminal prosecution for negotiating a worthless instrument in violation of Title 17‑A, section 708, subsection 1 ." [RR 2011, c. 2, §15 (COR).] [RR 2011, c. 2, §15 (COR).]

2-A. The following evidentiary provisions apply. A. Proof that there is a purported stamp or writing of the drawee, payor bank or presenting bank on or accompanying the instrument that states "no account," "account closed" or some other terminology indicating that the instrument was not honored because no account existed gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person who issued or negotiated the instrument has no account with the drawee at the time the instrument was issued or negotiated. [PL 2001, c. 383, §79 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. Proof that there is a purported stamp or writing of the drawee, payor bank or presenting bank on or accompanying the instrument that states "insufficient funds," "NSF" or some other terminology indicating that the instrument was not honored due to lack of funds gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person who issued or negotiated the instrument had insufficient funds with the drawee at the time the instrument was issued or negotiated. [PL 2001, c. 383, §79 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] C. The purported stamp or writing of the drawee, payor bank or presenting bank on or accompanying a negotiable instrument is admissible in evidence in any court of the State, unless the defendant requests in writing at least 10 days before trial that the prosecution provide a qualified witness to testify as to why the instrument was not honored. [PL 1997, c. 253, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §79 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Issue" has the meaning provided in Title 11, section 3‑1105, subsection (1) . [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (AMD).] A-1. "Drawee" has the meaning provided in Title 11, section 3‑1103, subsection (1), paragraph (b) . [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (NEW).] A-2. "Drawer" has the meaning provided in Title 11, section 3‑1103, subsection (1), paragraph (c) . [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (NEW).] B. "Negotiable instrument" has the meaning provided in Title 11, section 3‑1104 . [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (AMD).] C. "Negotiation" and its variants have the meaning provided in Title 11, section 3‑1201 . [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (AMD).] [PL 1995, c. 38, §2 (AMD).]

3-A. Amounts of face value of negotiable instruments involved in violations of this section committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, whether the instruments were issued or negotiated to the same person or several persons, may be aggregated to charge a single violation of this section of appropriate class. Subject to the requirement that the conduct of the defense may not be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise, the court may at any time order that a single aggregated count be considered as separate violations of this section. An aggregated count of violations of this section may not be deemed duplicitous because of such an order and no election may be required. Prosecution may be brought in any venue in which one of the violations of this section that have been aggregated was committed. [PL 2001, c. 383, §80 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

4. [PL 2001, c. 383, §81 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 1, §6 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 452 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 452
17-A §452. False swearing
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of false swearing if: A. The person makes a false statement under oath or affirmation or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made and the person does not believe the statement to be true, provided (1) the falsification occurs in an official proceeding as defined in section 451, subsection 5, paragraph A , or is made with the intention to mislead a public servant performing the public servant's official duties; or (2) the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths; or [RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).] B. The person makes inconsistent statements under oath or affirmation, both within the period of limitations, one of which is false and not believed by the person to be true. In a prosecution under this subsection, it need not be alleged or proved which of the statements is false, but only that one or the other was false and not believed by the defendant to be true. [RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).] [RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).]

2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that, when made in an official proceeding, the defendant retracted the falsification in the course of such proceeding before it became manifest that the falsification was or would have been exposed. [PL 1981, c. 317, §14 (AMD).]

2-A. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A , evidence that the allegedly false testimony or statement in the prior official proceeding or before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths was contradicted by evidence in that proceeding may not be a sufficient basis by itself to sustain a conviction for false swearing. [PL 1983, c. 450, §3 (AMD).]

3. It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner or that the declarant was not a competent witness in making the statement or was disqualified from doing so. A document purporting to be made upon oaths or affirmation at any time when the actor presents it as being so verified shall be deemed to have been duly sworn or affirmed. [PL 1975, c. 740, §63 (AMD).]

4. False swearing is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 211 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 211
17-A §211. Reckless conduct
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of reckless conduct if he recklessly creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Reckless conduct is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2706 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2706
17 §2706. Penalty and abatement of nuisance
Status: in_force

Whoever erects, causes or continues a public or common nuisance, as herein described or at common law, where no other punishment is specially provided, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100. The court with or without such fine may order such nuisance to be discontinued or abated, and issue a warrant therefor as provided.
17 M.R.S. § 2859 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2859
17 §2859. Summary process
Status: in_force

In cases involving an immediate and serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, in addition to any other remedies, a municipality or a county may obtain an order of demolition by summary process in Superior Court, in accordance with this section. [PL 2019, c. 557, §3 (AMD).]

1. Commencement of action. A municipality, acting through its building official, code enforcement officer, fire chief or municipal officers, or the county commissioners shall file a verified complaint setting forth such facts as would justify a conclusion that a building is dangerous, as described in section 2851 , and shall state in the complaint that the public health, safety or welfare requires the immediate removal of that building. The municipality or the county may seek a writ of attachment of the property on which the building is located in accordance with Title 14, chapter 507 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2019, c. 557, §4 (AMD).]

2. Order of notice. Whenever a complaint is filed under this section, the justice before whom it is brought, acting ex parte, shall promptly issue an order: A. Requiring the owner and all parties in interest to appear and show cause why the building should not be ordered demolished; [PL 2017, c. 136, §8 (AMD).] B. Specifying the method of service of the order and the complaint; [PL 1981, c. 43 (NEW).] C. Setting a time and place for hearing the complaint, which shall be the earliest possible time but not be later than 10 days from the date of filing; and [PL 1981, c. 43 (NEW).] D. Fixing the time for filing an answer to the complaint if the court determines that an answer is required. [PL 1981, c. 43 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 136, §8 (AMD).]

3. Enlargement of time; default. The court may for good cause shown enlarge the time for the hearing. If the owner or parties-in-interest, or any of them, fail to answer, if an answer is required, or fail to appear as directed, or to attend the hearing at the time appointed or as enlarged, the court shall order a default judgment to be entered with respect to the owner or parties-in-interest. [PL 1981, c. 43 (NEW).]

4. Hearing. After hearing, the court shall enter judgment. If the judgment requires removal of the building, the court shall award costs to the municipality or the county as authorized by this subchapter. The award of costs may be contested and damages sought in a separate action to the extent permitted by subsection 7 . [PL 2019, c. 557, §5 (AMD).]

5. Appeal. A judgment requiring demolition issued pursuant to this section may not be appealed. The owner of a building that is the subject of an order issued under this section or a party in interest may appeal the award of costs, if any, or seek damages for wrongful removal pursuant to subsection 7 . [PL 2017, c. 136, §9 (AMD).]

6. Stay. No judgment authorizing demolition may be stayed pending appeal, unless the court first determines that granting a stay would not pose a significant risk to the public health, safety or welfare. [PL 1981, c. 43 (NEW).]

7. Damages. Any complaint that either seeks damages for the wrongful removal of a building or challenges the award of costs must be filed no later than 30 days from the date of the judgment or order that is the subject of the appeal. The damages that may be awarded for wrongful demolition are limited to the actual value of the building at the time of its removal. The provisions of Title 14, section 7552 do not apply. If the municipality or the county prevails, the court may award it its costs in defending any appeal, which may include, but are not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2019, c. 557, §6 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 752-B — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 752-B
17-A §752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement dog if the person intentionally or knowingly: A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).] B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime. [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]

2. For the purposes of this section, a dog is certified for law enforcement use if the State has certified that the dog has satisfactorily completed requisite training for one or more law enforcement purposes. [PL 1989, c. 446, §2 (NEW).]

3. [PL 2001, c. 383, §83 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
17-A M.R.S. § 506 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 506
17-A §506. Harassment by telephone or by electronic communication device
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of harassment by telephone or by electronic communication device if: A. By means of telephone or electronic communication device the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly makes any comment, request, suggestion or proposal without the consent of the person called or contacted: (1) That is, in fact, obscene; or (2) With conscious disregard of a substantial risk that a reasonable person would find the comment, request, suggestion or proposal offensively coarse. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2023, c. 519, §3 (RPR).] A-1. By means of telephone or electronic communication device the person, with the intent to cause affront or alarm or for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire, sends an image or video of a sexual act as defined in section 251, subsection 1, paragraph C or of the actor's or another person's genitals and: (1) The person called or contacted is in fact under 14 years of age; (2) The person called or contacted is in fact 14 or 15 years of age and the actor is at least 5 years older than the person called or contacted; or (3) The person called or contacted suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (NEW).] A-2. By means of telephone or electronic communication device the person sends an image or a video of a sexual act as defined in section 251, subsection 1, paragraph C or of the actor's or another person's genitals without the consent of the person called or contacted after the person called or contacted has notified the actor, in writing or otherwise, that the person does not consent to receiving such images or videos. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (NEW).] B. The person makes a telephone call or makes a call or contact by means of an electronic communication device, whether or not oral or written conversation ensues, without disclosing the person's identity and with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any person at the called or contacted number or account. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (AMD).] C. The person makes or causes the telephone or electronic communication device of another repeatedly or continuously to ring or activate or receive data, with the intent to harass any person at the called or contacted number or account. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (AMD).] D. The person makes repeated telephone calls or repeated calls or contacts by means of an electronic communication device, during which oral or written conversation ensues, with the intent to harass any person at the called or contacted number or account. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (AMD).] E. The person knowingly permits any telephone or electronic communication device under the person's control to be used for any purpose prohibited by this section. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 519, §3 (AMD).]

2. The crime defined in this section may be prosecuted and punished in the county in which the defendant was located when the defendant used the telephone or electronic communication device, or in the county in which the telephone called or made to ring or the electronic communication device called or made to ring or be activated or receive data by the defendant was located. [PL 2011, c. 464, §14 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 464, §30 (AFF).]

2-A. As used in this section, "electronic communication device" means any electronic or digital product that communicates at a distance by electronic transmission impulses or by fiber optics, including any software capable of sending and receiving communication, allowing a person to electronically engage in the conduct prohibited under this section. [PL 2011, c. 464, §14 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 464, §30 (AFF).]

3. [PL 2017, c. 397, §1 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 401 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 401
17-A §401. Burglary
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of burglary if: A. The person enters or surreptitiously remains in a structure knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, with the intent to commit a crime therein. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §53 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] B. The person violates paragraph A and: (1) The person is armed with a firearm, or knows that an accomplice is so armed. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime; (2) The person intentionally or recklessly inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury on anyone during the commission of the burglary or an attempt to commit the burglary or in immediate flight after the commission or attempt. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm or knows that an accomplice is so armed. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; (4) The violation is against a structure that is a dwelling place. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; or (5) At the time of the burglary, the person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine Class A, B or C 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 this section or section 651 , 702 or 703 ; 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. [PL 2007, c. 476, §21 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 476, §21 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2001, c. 383, §54 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

3. A person may be convicted both of burglary and of the crime that the person committed or attempted to commit after entering or remaining in the structure, but sentencing for both crimes is governed by section 1608 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §61 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 503 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 503
17-A §503. Riot
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of riot if, together with 5 or more other persons, he engages in disorderly conduct; A. With intent imminently to commit or facilitate the commission of a crime involving physical injury or property damage against persons who are not participants; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. When he or any other participant to his knowledge uses or intends to use a firearm or other dangerous weapon in the course of the disorderly conduct. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Riot is a Class D crime. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 855 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 35 / Section 855
17-A §855. Commercial sexual exploitation of minor or person with mental disability
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of commercial sexual exploitation of a minor if: A. The person, in return for an act of prostitution, gives, offers to give or agrees to give a pecuniary benefit either to the person being prostituted or to a 3rd person and the person being prostituted has not in fact attained 18 years of age or the person knows or believes that the person being prostituted has not attained 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §6 (COR).] B. [PL 2021, c. 447, §3 (RP).] [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §6 (COR).]

2. [PL 2005, c. 444, §1 (RP).]

3. A person is guilty of commercial sexual exploitation of a person with a mental disability if: A. The person, in return for an act of prostitution, gives, offers to give or agrees to give a pecuniary benefit either to the person being prostituted or to a 3rd person and the person being prostituted suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor and that in fact renders the person with a mental disability substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct or conduct involved. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 316, §10 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 316, §10 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 258 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 258
17-A §258. Sexual misconduct with a child under 14 years of age
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of sexual misconduct with a child under 14 years of age if that person, having in fact attained 18 years of age, knowingly displays any sexually explicit materials to another person, not the actor's spouse, who has not in fact attained the age of 14 years, with the intent to encourage the other person to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact. Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

1-A. A person is guilty of sexual misconduct with a child under 12 years of age if that person, having in fact attained 18 years of age, knowingly displays any sexually explicit materials to another person, not the actor's spouse, who has not in fact attained 12 years of age, with the intent to encourage the other person to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact. Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §6 (NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "sexually explicit materials" means any book, magazine, print, negative, slide, motion picture, videotape or other mechanically reproduced visual material that the person knows or should know depicts a person, minor or adult, engaging in sexually explicit conduct, as that term is defined in section 281 . [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]

3. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §8 (RP).]
17-A M.R.S. § 509 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 509
17-A §509. False public alarm or report; aggravated false public alarm or report
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of false public alarm or report if: A. The person knowingly gives or causes to be given false information to a law enforcement officer, an emergency communications center or the 9-1-1 services established in Title 25, chapter 352 with the intent of inducing the officer, the emergency communications center or any other emergency services personnel to believe that a crime has been committed or that another has committed a crime, knowing the information to be false; [PL 2025, c. 167, §2 (AMD).] B. The person knowingly gives or causes to be given false information to a law enforcement officer, a member of a firefighting agency, including a volunteer fire department, an emergency communications center, the 9-1-1 services established in Title 25, chapter 352 or any other person knowing that the other person is likely to communicate the information to a law enforcement officer, a member of a firefighting agency, an emergency communications center or any other emergency services personnel concerning a fire, explosive or other similar substance that is capable of endangering the safety of persons, knowing that the information is false, or knowing that the person has no information relating to the fire, explosive or other similar substance; or [PL 2025, c. 167, §3 (AMD).] C. The person knowingly gives or causes to be given false information concerning an emergency to an ambulance service, an emergency communications center, the 9-1-1 services established in Title 25, chapter 352 , any other emergency services personnel or a government agency or public utility that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property, with the intent of inducing the service, personnel, agency, center or utility to respond to the reported emergency, knowing the information to be false. [PL 2025, c. 167, §4 (AMD).] A violation of this subsection is a Class D crime. For the purposes of this subsection, "emergency communications center" means a state, county or municipal government entity that receives calls by 9-1-1, business lines, radio or other methods requesting public service or emergency response from public safety agencies and, as appropriate, dispatches requests to public safety agencies and assists in coordinating the response between agencies and other specialized professionals. [PL 2025, c. 167, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. [PL 2023, c. 430, §1 (RP).]

3. A person is guilty of aggravated false public alarm or report if the person violates subsection 1 and the violation causes the evacuation, shutdown or lockdown of a building, school, public square or park, place of assembly or public transportation facility. A violation of this subsection is a Class C crime. [PL 2023, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2311 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2311
17-A §2311. Deductions for individual who committed crime before October 1, 1995 and was sentenced prior to October 1, 1983
Status: in_force

1. Application. This section applies only to an individual who committed a crime on or after May 1, 1976 but before October 1, 1995 and who was sentenced prior to October 1, 1983 to imprisonment for that crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Deductions based on law in effect at time of offense. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, deductions based on conduct and participation from a sentence that was imposed prior to October 1, 1983 must be calculated in accordance with the laws in effect on the date the offense was committed. 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 for the same offense, calculation of deductions based on conduct and participation must be in accordance with the laws in effect on the date that offense was committed. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 3 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3
17-A §3. All crimes defined by statute; civil actions
Status: in_force

1. No conduct constitutes a crime unless it is prohibited A. By this code; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. By any statute or private act outside this code, including any rule, regulation or ordinance authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute. [PL 1977, c. 510, §13 (AMD).] [PL 1977, c. 510, §13 (AMD).]

2. This code does not bar, suspend, or otherwise affect any right or liability for damages, penalty, forfeiture or other remedy authorized by law to be recovered or enforced in a civil action, regardless of whether the conduct involved in such civil action constitutes an offense defined in this code. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2013 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 70 / Section 2013
17 §2013. Unlawful possession or use of Salvia divinorum by a minor
Status: in_force

1. Violation. A minor may not: A. Purchase, possess or use Salvia divinorum; [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] B. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection; or [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] C. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection 2 or more times. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. A minor who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply. A. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph A , a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $300 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] B. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph B , a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] C. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph C , a fine of $500 must be imposed and that fine may not be suspended. The judge, in addition to the fine required by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 2801 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 91 / Section 2801
17 §2801. Spite fences
Status: in_force

Any fence or other structure in the nature of a fence, unnecessarily exceeding 6 feet in height, maliciously kept and maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance.
17 M.R.S. § 1037 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Section 1037
17 §1037. Proper shelter; protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions
Status: in_force

No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to provide the animal with proper shelter, protection from the weather or humanely clean conditions as prescribed in this section. [PL 1997, c. 456, §17 (AMD).]

1. Indoor standards. Minimum indoor standards of shelter shall be as follows. A. The ambient temperature shall be compatible with the health of the animal. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. Indoor housing facilities shall be adequately ventilated by natural or mechanical means to provide for the health of the animal at all times. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

2. Outdoor standards. Minimum outdoor standards of shelter shall be as follows. A. When sunlight is likely to cause heat exhaustion of an animal tied or caged outside, sufficient shade by natural or artificial means shall be provided to protect the animal from direct sunlight. As used in this paragraph, "caged" does not include farm fencing used to confine farm animals. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. Except as provided in subsections 5 , 5‑A and 7 , shelter from inclement weather must be provided according to this paragraph. (1) An artificial shelter, with a minimum of 3 sides and a waterproof roof, appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the species and breed of the animal must be provided as necessary for the health of the animal. (2) If a dog is tied or confined unattended outdoors under weather conditions that adversely affect the health of the dog, a shelter must be provided in accordance with subsection 7, paragraph A to accommodate the dog and protect it from the weather and, in particular, from severe cold. Inadequate shelter may be indicated by the shivering of the dog due to cold weather for a continuous period of 10 minutes or by symptoms of frostbite or hypothermia. A metal barrel is not adequate shelter for a dog. [PL 2011, c. 76, §4 (AMD).] C. [PL 2007, c. 702, §50 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 76, §4 (AMD).]

3. Space standards. Minimum space requirements for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include the following. A. The housing facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animal from injury and to contain the animal. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] B. Enclosures shall be constructed and maintained to provide sufficient space to allow each animal adequate freedom of movement. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of overcrowding, debility, stress or abnormal behavior patterns. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

4. Humanely clean conditions. Minimum standards of sanitation necessary to provide humanely clean conditions for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include periodic cleanings to remove excretions and other waste materials, dirt and trash to minimize health hazards. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

5. Livestock. Livestock must be provided with shelter suitable for the health of the animal. Except as provided in subsection 5‑A , livestock must have access to a constructed or natural shelter that is large enough to accommodate all livestock comfortably at one time. The shelter should be well drained and protect the livestock from direct sun, rain, wind and other inclement weather. Notwithstanding this subsection, shelter for equines must be provided in accordance with subsection 2, paragraph B , subparagraph (1). For purposes of this subsection, "livestock" includes large game as defined in Title 7, section 1341, subsection 5 kept at a licensed commercial large game shooting area as defined in Title 7, section 1341, subsection 1 . [PL 2011, c. 76, §5 (AMD).]

5-A. Livestock maintained under a rotational grazing system. Notwithstanding subsection 5 , a person is not required to provide shelter for livestock while the animals are maintained under a rotational grazing system as long as the animals do not have injuries or infirmities that prevent them from accessing food and water and are in good body condition. For the purposes of this subsection, "rotational grazing system" means the practice of dividing up available pasture into multiple smaller areas during grazing season when pasture is available to meet the dietary requirements of the animals and subsequently moving the animals from one area to another after a number of days or weeks as determined by forage production and quality. [PL 2011, c. 76, §6 (NEW).]

6. Penalty. Failure to provide shelter in accordance with this section is a Class D crime. [PL 1999, c. 254, §25 (NEW).]

7. Dogs confined by tethering for long time periods. In addition to the requirements of subsection 2, paragraph B , subparagraph (2), when tethering is the primary means of confinement for a dog, the standards for shelter and tethering are as follows: A. A shelter must be provided that is fully enclosed except for a portal. The portal must be of a sufficient size to allow the dog unimpeded passage into and out of the structure. For dogs other than arctic breeds, the portal must be constructed with a baffle or other means of keeping wind and precipitation out of the interior. The shelter must be constructed of materials with a thermal resistance factor of 0.9 or greater and must contain clean bedding material sufficient to retain the dog's normal body heat; and [PL 2009, c. 343, §26 (AMD).] B. The chain or tether must be attached to both the dog and the anchor using swivels or similar devices that prevent the chain or tether from becoming entangled or twisted. The chain or tether must be attached to a well-fitted collar or harness on the dog. For dogs other than dogs kept as sled dogs or dogs used in competition, the chain or tether must be at least 5 times the length of the dog measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail. For dogs kept as sled dogs or dogs used in competition, the chain or tether must be: (1) At least 2.5 times the length of the dog measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail if the anchor is stationary; or (2) At least 1.5 times the length of the dog measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail if the anchor is a pivot point allowing a 360` area of movement. [PL 2009, c. 343, §26 (AMD).] For the purposes of this subsection, "primary means of confinement" means the method used to confine a dog for periods of time that exceed 12 hours in a 24-hour period. For the purposes of this subsection, "arctic breeds" means Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and other dogs with a double-layered coat and bred to live in an arctic climate and "dogs kept as sled dogs or dogs used in competition" means dogs regularly and consistently used in training or participation in competitive or recreational sled dog activities or other competition canine events. [PL 2009, c. 343, §26 (AMD).]
17 M.R.S. § 1637 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 59 / Section 1637
17 §1637. False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. A person may not: A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation; [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).] B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A ; and [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).] C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A . [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

2. Penalty. A person that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged. [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

3. Definition. For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 352, subsection 1 . [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2310 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 2310
17-A §2310. Deductions for individual who committed crime before October 1, 1995 and was sentenced on or after October 1, 1983
Status: in_force

1. Application. This section applies only to an individual who committed a crime on or after May 1, 1976 but before October 1, 1995 and who was sentenced on or after October 1, 1983 to imprisonment for that crime. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2. Deduction for individual sentenced to imprisonment for more than 6 months. Beginning October 1, 1983, an individual sentenced to imprisonment for more than 6 months must receive a deduction of 10 days per month for observing all rules of the Department of Corrections and the correctional facility where that individual is confined or the jail where that individual is confined. The period from which the deduction is made must be calculated from the first day the individual is received into the custody of the department or the jail and includes the full length of any imprisonment ordered to be served. This deduction does not apply to any suspended portion of the individual's sentence. For the purpose of calculating the deduction under this subsection, a month is 30 days and a year is 12 months. Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 0 to 2 days 0 3 to 5 days 1 6 to 8 days 2 9 to 11 days 3 12 to 14 days 4 15 to 17 days 5 18 to 20 days 6 21 to 23 days 7 24 to 26 days 8 27 to 29 days 9 30 days 10 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

3. Deduction for individual sentenced to imprisonment for 6 months or less. Beginning October 1, 1983, an individual sentenced to imprisonment for 6 months or less must receive a deduction of 3 days per month for observing all the rules of the Department of Corrections and the correctional facility where that individual is confined or the jail where that individual is confined. The period from which the deduction is made must be calculated from the first day the individual is received into the custody of the department or the jail and includes the full length of any imprisonment order to be served. This deduction does not apply to any suspended imprisonment portion of an individual's sentence. For the purpose of calculating the deduction under this subsection, a month is 30 days. Deductions under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 0 to 7 days 0 8 to 15 days 1 16 to 23 days 2 24 to 30 days 3 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

4. Withdrawal of deductions. Any portion of the time deducted from the sentence of an individual pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 may be withdrawn by the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator for the infraction of any rule of the correctional facility or jail, for any misconduct or for the violation of any law of the State. The withdrawal of a deduction may be made at the discretion of the chief administrative officer or jail administrator, in accordance with policies and guidelines established by the Department of Corrections or by the jail administrator in accordance with jail disciplinary procedures. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

5. Restoration of deductions. The chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator may restore any portion of the deductions that have been withdrawn pursuant to subsection 4 if the individual's later conduct and outstanding effort are determined in the discretion of the chief administrative officer or jail administrator to warrant that restoration. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

6. Commitment to Department of Corrections or jail; additional 3 days per month deduction not subject to withdrawal. An individual in the custody of the Department of Corrections or a jail in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for a crime committed before October 1, 1995 may earn and have deducted up to 3 days per month in addition to the deduction provided pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 if the individual is assigned to or participates in work, education or other responsibilities within the correctional facility or jail or a program that are determined to be of sufficient importance to warrant those deductions in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator in accordance with policy and guidelines established by the Department of Corrections or sheriff. A deduction awarded under this subsection may not be withdrawn by the chief administrative officer or the jail administrator. For the purpose of calculating a deduction under this subsection, "month" means a calendar month. Deductions made under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 10 days up to 1 11 to 20 days up to 2 21 to 31 days up to 3 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

7. Commitment to Department of Corrections for crime committed before October 1, 1995; additional 2 days per month deduction not subject to withdrawal. An individual in the custody of the Department of Corrections in execution of a sentence of imprisonment for a crime committed before October 1, 1995 may earn and have deducted up to 2 days per month in addition to the days of deductions provided for in subsections 2 , 3 and 6 if the individual is assigned to and participates in minimum security or community programs administered by the department. These deductions may also apply if the individual is assigned to or participates in minimum security or community programs through agencies providing services to the department. These deductions may be authorized for work and responsibilities, to include public restitution, that are considered to be of sufficient importance to warrant those deductions in the discretion of the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility in accordance with department policy and guidelines. A deduction awarded under this subsection may not be withdrawn by the chief administrative officer. For the purpose of calculating a deduction under this subsection, "month" means a calendar month. Deductions made under this subsection must be calculated as follows for partial months: Days of partial month Maximum deduction available 1 to 15 days up to 1 16 to 31 days up to 2 [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

8. 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 of imprisonment under subsections 6 and 7 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

9. 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 subsections 2 , 3 , 6 and 7 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 M.R.S. § 1839 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1839
17 §1839. Records and reports
Status: in_force

1. Records required. Each licensee or registrant shall keep a record of all financial transactions involving games operated under this chapter. Except for records kept by eligible organizations operating raffles under section 1837‑A , the records must include an exact account of all gross revenue from the games, an itemization of all allowable expenses, including, but not limited to, the cost of prizes, printing, licenses and administration, and the disposition of all proceeds, including, but not limited to, all gifts, grants and payments to any person, firm, corporation, association or organization for any purpose whatsoever. All financial records involving games operated under this chapter must be separate and distinguishable from other records of the organization. Revenue from more than one game operated under this chapter may be entered into one account. [PL 2023, c. 86, §6 (AMD).]

2. Records required for licensee or registrant employing tokens. If a licensee or registrant employs tokens to account for revenue from games operated under this chapter and if the licensee or registrant maintains direct control over the sale and redemption of the tokens and keeps accurate records of all tokens used, then the Gambling Control Unit may by rule alter or reduce the record-keeping requirements of subsection 1 to the extent the use of tokens renders those records unnecessary for adequate control of the licensee's or registrant's games. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §27 (AMD).]

3. Disposition of funds reports. Within 10 business days after the last day of any period during which a licensed game under this chapter is conducted, the licensee shall file with the Gambling Control Unit a disposition of funds form prescribed and furnished by the Gambling Control Unit, detailing for the period the total receipts and expenditures of the game and the disposition of funds. Every statement must be made under oath by an officer of the licensee or by the member in charge of the conduct of the game. A registrant who conducts games under this chapter shall maintain records of disposition of funds, which must be made available to the Gambling Control Unit upon request. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §27 (AMD).]

4. Disposition of funds reports from registrant using tokens. If tokens are employed to account for revenue from games operated under this chapter, then the registrant shall maintain a report of the number of tokens sold, the number redeemed and the disposition of funds from the proceeds of sale in addition to such other information as the Gambling Control Unit may require under subsection 3 . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §27 (AMD).]

5. Records maintained for 3 years. Every licensee or registrant that has conducted a game under this chapter shall maintain and keep for a period of 3 years reports as may be necessary to substantiate the records and reports required by this section or by the rules adopted under this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §27 (AMD).]

6. Location. All records maintained by a licensee or registrant pursuant to this section and pursuant to the rules adopted under this chapter must be kept and maintained on the premises where the game has been conducted or at the primary business office of the licensee or registrant, which must be designated by the licensee in the license application or the registrant in the registration. These records must be open to inspection by the Gambling Control Unit, and a licensee or registrant may not refuse the Gambling Control Unit permission to inspect or audit the records. Refusal to permit inspection or audit of the records does not constitute a crime under this chapter but constitutes grounds for revocation of license or registration. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §27 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1606 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 63 / Section 1606
17-A §1606. General inapplicability of deductions under chapter 81 in setting the term of imprisonment
Status: in_force

If a court imposes a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502 that includes a term of imprisonment, in setting the appropriate length of that term, as well as an unsuspended portion of that term, if any, the court may not consider the potential impact of deductions under chapter 81 except in the context of a plea agreement in which both parties are recommending to the court a particular disposition under the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure, Rule 11‑A. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2012 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 69 / Section 2012
17-A §2012. Restitution deducted from judgment in civil action
Status: in_force

Any restitution ordered and paid must be deducted from the amount of any judgment awarded in a civil action brought by the victim against the offender based on the same facts. If the restitution ordered and made was work restitution, the reasonable value of the services may be deducted from any such judgment. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1315 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Section 1315
17 §1315. Proclamation
Status: in_force

Each year, the Governor shall take suitable public notice of October 15th as White Cane Safety Day. [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]

He shall issue a proclamation in which: [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]

1. Significance. He comments upon the significance of the white cane; [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]

2. Observance. He calls upon the citizens of the State to observe the provisions of the White Cane Law and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the disabled; [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]

3. Cooperation. He reminds the citizens of the State of the policies with respect to the disabled declared in sections 1311 to 1314 and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]

4. Assistance. He emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of disabled persons in the community, and to keep safe and functional for the disabled the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement and resort, and other places to which the public is invited, and to offer assistance to disabled persons upon appropriate occasions. [PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1125 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 45 / Section 1125
17-A §1125. Mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain drug offenses
Status: in_force

1. Minimum term of imprisonment. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 , for a person convicted of violating section 1105‑A , 1105‑B , 1105‑C , 1105‑D or 1118‑A the minimum term of imprisonment, which may not be suspended, is as follows: A. When the sentencing class is Class A, the minimum term of imprisonment is 4 years; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] B. When the sentencing class is Class B, the minimum term of imprisonment is 2 years; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] C. With the exception of a conviction under section 1105‑A , 1105‑B , 1105‑C or 1105‑D when the drug that is the basis for the charge is marijuana, when the sentencing class is Class C, the minimum term of imprisonment is one year. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).]

2. Finding by court necessary to impose other than mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. The court may impose a sentence other than a minimum unsuspended term of imprisonment set forth in subsection 1 if: A. The court finds by substantial evidence that: (1) Imposition of a minimum unsuspended term of imprisonment under subsection 1 will result in substantial injustice to the individual. In making this determination, the court shall consider, among other considerations, whether the individual did not know and reasonably should not have known that the victim was less than 18 years of age; (2) Failure to impose a minimum unsuspended term of imprisonment under subsection 1 will not have an adverse effect on public safety; and (3) Failure to impose a minimum unsuspended term of imprisonment under subsection 1 will not appreciably impair the effect of subsection 1 in deterring others from violating section 1105‑A , 1105‑B , 1105‑C , 1105‑D or 1118‑A ; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] B. The court finds that the individual's background, attitude and prospects for rehabilitation and the nature of the victim and the offense indicate that imposition of a sentence under subsection 1 would frustrate the general purposes of sentencing set forth in section 1501 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] If the court imposes a sentence under this subsection, the court shall state in writing or on the record its reasons for its findings and for imposing a sentence under this subsection rather than under subsection 1 . [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).]

3. Reduced mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. If the court imposes a sentence under subsection 2 , the minimum term of imprisonment, which may not be suspended, is as follows: A. When the sentencing class is Class A, the minimum term of imprisonment is 9 months; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] B. When the sentencing class is Class B, the minimum term of imprisonment is 6 months; and [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] C. With the exception of trafficking or furnishing marijuana under section 1105‑A or 1105‑C , when the sentencing class is Class C, the minimum term of imprisonment is 3 months. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §16 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 1842 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 62 / Section 1842
17 §1842. Investigations and actions on licenses and registrations; evidence
Status: in_force

1. Investigation. The Gambling Control Unit shall investigate or cause to be investigated all complaints made to the unit and all violations of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to section 1843 . [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).]

2. Refusal to issue, modify or renew; modification; suspension; revocation. Each of the following is grounds for an action to refuse to issue, modify or renew or to modify, suspend or revoke the license of a distributor licensed under this chapter: A. The distributor or its resident manager, superintendent or official representative made or caused to be made a false statement of material fact in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with service rendered within the scope of the license issued; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] B. The distributor or its resident manager, superintendent or official representative violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Gambling Control Unit under section 1843 . (1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2), the Gambling Control Unit shall give written notice of any violation to the distributor who then has 14 days to comply. Failure to comply within the 14-day period is grounds for an action under this section. (2) If a distributor violates section 1840, subsection 2 , the Gambling Control Unit is not required to give the notice or allow the compliance period provided in subparagraph (1); or [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] C. The distributor or its resident manager, superintendent or official representative has been: (1) Convicted of a crime under this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 39 ; or (2) Convicted within the prior 10 years of any crime for which imprisonment for more than one year may be imposed. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).]

3. Gambling Control Unit. The Gambling Control Unit may: A. Investigate all aspects of this chapter including the direct and indirect ownership or control of any licenses or registrations; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] B. Suspend, revoke or refuse to issue a license or accept a registration, after notice and the opportunity for a hearing, if the applicant, applicant's agent or employee, licensee, licensee's agent or employee, or registrant, registrant's agent or employee or person registering violates a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 39 or fails to meet the statutory requirements for licensure or registration pursuant to this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] C. Immediately suspend or revoke a license or registration if there is probable cause to believe that the licensee or the licensee's agent or employee or the registrant or the registrant's agent or employee violated section 1832, subsection 8, paragraph C ; section 1841, subsection 2 ; or a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 39 ; [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).] D. Issue a subpoena in the name of the State Police in accordance with Title 5, section 9060 , except that this authority applies to any stage of an investigation under this chapter and is not limited to an adjudicatory hearing. This authority may not be used in the absence of reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred. If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the unit, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the court in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court; [PL 2023, c. 578, §7 (AMD).] E. Require such evidence as the unit determines necessary to satisfy the unit that an applicant or organization licensed or registered to conduct games under this chapter conforms to the restrictions and other provisions of this chapter. Charters, organizational papers, bylaws or other such written orders of founding that outline or otherwise explain the purpose for which an organization was founded must, upon request, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Unit. The Gambling Control Unit may require of any licensee, registrant or person registering or of any person operating, conducting or assisting in the operation of a game licensed or registered under this chapter evidence as the unit may determine necessary to satisfy the unit that the person is a duly authorized member of the licensee, registrant or person registering or a person employed by the licensee, registrant or person registering as a bartender as required by section 1835, subsection 2 and section 1835‑A, subsection 2 . Upon request, this evidence must be forwarded to the Gambling Control Unit. The Gambling Control Unit may require such evidence as the unit may determine necessary regarding the conduct of games authorized under this chapter to determine compliance with this chapter; [PL 2023, c. 578, §8 (AMD).] F. In addition to a fine imposed pursuant to section 1844 , impose a fine of not more than $100 per violation, after notice of the opportunity for a hearing under subsection 5‑A , on a licensee or registrant or a licensee's or registrant's agent or employee that has violated a provision of this chapter or a rule of the Gambling Control Unit prescribed by authority of this chapter; and [PL 2023, c. 578, §9 (NEW).] G. Execute a consent agreement that resolves the issue of a fine imposed pursuant to paragraph F on a licensee or registrant or a licensee's or registrant's agent or employee without further proceedings. A consent agreement may be entered into only with the consent of the licensee or registrant or the licensee's or registrant's agent or employee, the Gambling Control Unit and the Department of the Attorney General. A consent agreement does not absolve a person from potential liability for criminal violations. [PL 2023, c. 578, §10 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 578, §§7-10 (AMD).]

4. Actions after notice and opportunity for hearing. The Gambling Control Unit shall notify the applicant, registrant or licensee in writing, before a license or registration is denied, suspended or revoked pursuant to subsection 3, paragraph B , of the intended denial or commencement date of the suspension or revocation, which may not be made any sooner than 96 hours after the licensee's or registrant's receipt of the notice, of the duration of the suspension or revocation and of the right to a hearing pursuant to this subsection. The applicant, licensee, person registering or registrant has the right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the applicant, person registering, applicant's or registering person's agent or employee or the licensee, registrant or licensee's or registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of this chapter or Title 17‑A, chapter 39 . A request for a hearing may not be made any later than 10 days after the applicant, licensee, person registering or registrant is notified of the proposed denial, suspension or revocation. The suspension or revocation must be stayed pending the hearing; the hearing may not be held any later than 30 days after the date the commissioner receives the request unless otherwise agreed by the parties or continued upon request of a party for cause shown. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).]

5. Immediate suspension or revocation. A licensee or registrant whose license or registration is immediately suspended or revoked by the Gambling Control Unit pursuant to subsection 3, paragraph C must be notified in writing of the duration of the suspension or revocation and the licensee's or registrant's right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the licensee's or registrant's request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the licensee, the registrant, the licensee's agent or employee or the registrant's agent or employee violated section 1832, subsection 8, paragraph C ; section 1841, subsection 2 ; or a provision of Title 17‑A, chapter 39 . A request for a hearing may not be made any later than 48 hours after the licensee or registrant is notified of the suspension or revocation. A hearing may not be held any later than 10 days after the date the commissioner receives the request. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).]

5-A. Imposition of fine and opportunity for hearing. The Gambling Control Unit shall notify the licensee or registrant in writing that a fine is imposed pursuant to subsection 3, paragraph F and of the right to a hearing pursuant to this subsection. The licensee or registrant has the right to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. Upon the licensee's or registrant's request for a hearing, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall provide a hearing. The hearing must comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence establishes that the licensee or registrant or the licensee's or registrant's agent or employee violated a provision of this chapter or a rule of the Gambling Control Unit prescribed by authority of this chapter. A request for a hearing must be made no later than 10 days after the licensee or registrant is notified of the fine. The imposition of the fine must be stayed pending the hearing; the hearing must be held no later than 30 days after the date the Commissioner of Public Safety receives the request unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or continued upon request of a party for cause shown. [PL 2023, c. 578, §11 (NEW).]

6. Access to premises. A person, firm, corporation, association or organization making application or registration to the Gambling Control Unit to conduct or operate a game under this chapter or any such person, firm, corporation, association or organization authorized under this chapter to conduct or operate a game shall permit inspection of any equipment, prizes, records or items and materials used or to be used in the conduct or operation of a game under this chapter by the Gambling Control Unit. A firm, corporation, association or organization licensed or registered to conduct or operate a game under this chapter shall permit at any time the Department of Public Safety or the city or town fire inspectors of the municipality in which the licensed or registered game is being conducted to enter and inspect the premises where the game is being conducted. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §29 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 1709 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 6 / Chapter 65 / Section 1709
17-A §1709. Post-conviction relief invalidating conviction; potential return of fine payments
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 a fine payment or any part of a fine payment that the convicted person paid pursuant to the sentence for that conviction be returned to that person. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
17 M.R.S. § 313 — ME Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13-A / Section 313
17 §313. Registration
Status: in_force

Except for high-stakes beano under section 314‑A , and except as provided in section 313‑D , a person or organization that wishes to conduct beano shall register with the Gambling Control Unit pursuant to the provisions set forth in this section. The registration must be as determined by the director. A registration must be signed by the person or a duly authorized officer of the organization to be registered, must contain the full name and address of the person or organization and the location where it will conduct beano and must bear the consent of the municipal officers of the town or city in which it is proposed to operate beano. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §4 (AMD).]
17-A M.R.S. § 2 — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 2
17-A §2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this code, unless a different meaning is plainly required, the following words and variants thereof have the following meanings. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

1. "Act" or "action" means a voluntary bodily movement. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. "Acted" includes, where appropriate, possessed or omitted to act. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3. "Actor" includes, where appropriate, a person who possesses something or who omits to act. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

3-A. [PL 1977, c. 510, §9 (RP).]

3-B. "Another jurisdiction" means the Federal Government, the United States military, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, federally recognized Indian tribes and each of the several states except Maine. [PL 2019, c. 621, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]

3-C. Adult probation supervisor. "Adult probation supervisor" means any person who: A. Is an employee of the Department of Corrections; [PL 2009, c. 142, §1 (NEW).] B. Supervises adult probation officers; and [PL 2009, c. 142, §1 (NEW).] C. Is trained, qualified and authorized by the Commissioner of Corrections to use deadly force. [PL 2009, c. 142, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 142, §1 (NEW).]

4. "Benefit" means any gain or advantage to the actor, and includes any gain or advantage to a person other than the actor which is desired or consented to by the actor. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

5. "Bodily injury" means physical pain, physical illness or any impairment of physical condition. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

5-A. "Corrections officer" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2801‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 1995, c. 625, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).]

5-B. Corrections supervisor. "Corrections supervisor" means any person who: A. Is an employee of the Department of Corrections; [PL 1995, c. 215, §1 (NEW).] B. Supervises corrections officers; and [PL 1995, c. 215, §1 (NEW).] C. Is trained, qualified and authorized by the Commissioner of Corrections to use deadly force. [PL 1995, c. 215, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 215, §1 (NEW).]

5-C. Concurrent sentence. "Concurrent sentence" means a sentence involving imprisonment that runs at the same time as one or more other sentences involving imprisonment while an individual is simultaneously in execution of each of them. A sentence involving imprisonment does not need to be imposed at the same time or begin or end at the same time as another sentence to be a concurrent sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

5-D. Consecutive sentence. "Consecutive sentence" means a sentence involving imprisonment that immediately follows in time another sentence involving imprisonment. A sentence is not a consecutive sentence with respect to another sentence if an individual is in execution of both sentences at any time. A sentence involving imprisonment does not need to be imposed at the same time as another sentence to be a consecutive sentence. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

6. "Criminal negligence" has the meaning set forth in section 35 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

6-A. "Critical infrastructure" means critical public or private infrastructure resource systems involved in providing services necessary to ensure or protect the public health, safety and welfare, including, but not limited to, a public water system or a public water source; an emergency, governmental, medical, fire or law enforcement response system; a public utility system; a financial system; an educational system; or a food or clothing distribution system. [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).]

7. "Culpable" has the meaning set forth in section 35 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

7-A. Day. "Day," for purposes of imposing imprisonment or probation, administrative release or supervised release, means 24 hours. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]

8. "Deadly force" means physical force that a person uses with the intent of causing, or that a person knows to create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily injury. Except as provided in section 101, subsection 5 , intentionally, knowingly or recklessly discharging a firearm in the direction of another person or at a moving vehicle constitutes deadly force. [PL 2009, c. 336, §4 (AMD).]

9. Dangerous weapon. A. "Use of a dangerous weapon" means the use of a firearm or other weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which, in the manner it is used or threatened to be used is capable of producing death or serious bodily injury. [PL 1977, c. 510, §10 (RPR).] B. "Armed with a dangerous weapon" means in actual possession, regardless of whether the possession is visible or concealed, of: (1) A firearm; (2) Any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or serious bodily injury; or (3) Any other device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which, in the manner it is intended to be used by the actor, is capable of producing or threatening death or serious bodily injury. For purposes of this definition, the intent may be conditional. [PL 1977, c. 510, §10 (RPR).] C. When used in any other context, "dangerous weapon" means a firearm or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or serious bodily injury. [PL 1977, c. 510, §10 (RPR).] D. For purposes of this subsection, proof that a thing is presented in a covered or open manner as a dangerous weapon gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that it, in fact, is a dangerous weapon. [PL 2001, c. 383, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] [PL 2001, c. 383, §1 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

10. "Dwelling place" means a structure that is adapted for overnight accommodation of persons, or sections of any structure similarly adapted. A dwelling place does not include garages or other structures, whether adjacent or attached to the dwelling place, that are used solely for the storage of property or structures formerly used as dwelling places that are uninhabitable. It is immaterial whether a person is actually present. [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]

11. "Element of the crime" has the meaning set forth in section 32 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

12. "Financial institution" means a bank, insurance company, credit union, safety deposit company, savings and loan association, investment trust, or other organization held out to the public as a place of deposit of funds or medium of savings or collective investment. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

12-A. "Firearm" means any weapon, whether loaded or unloaded, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and includes any such weapon commonly referred to as a pistol, revolver, rifle, gun, machine gun or shotgun. Any weapon which can be made into a firearm by the insertion of a firing pin, or other similar thing, or by repair, is a firearm. [PL 1983, c. 219 (AMD).]

13. "Government" means the United States, any state or any county, municipality or other political unit within territory belonging to the State, the United States, or any department, agency or subdivision of any of the foregoing, or any corporation or other association carrying out the functions of government or formed pursuant to interstate compact or international treaty. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

14. "He" means, where appropriate, "she," or an organization. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

14-A. Individual. "Individual" means a human being. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

15. "Intentionally" has the meaning set forth in section 35 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

15-A. Jail. "Jail" means a specially constructed or modified facility designated by law or regularly used for detention for a period of up to 12 months. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).]

16. "Knowingly" has the meaning set forth in section 35 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

17. "Law enforcement officer" means any person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order, to prosecute offenders, to make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes, or to perform probation functions or who is an adult probation supervisor. [PL 2013, c. 133, §5 (AMD).]

17-A. Month. "Month," for purposes of imposing imprisonment or probation, administrative release or supervised release, means 30 days. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §5 (NEW).]

18. "Nondeadly force" means any physical force which is not deadly force. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

19. "Organization" means a corporation, partnership or unincorporated association. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

20. "Person" means a human being or an organization. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

21. "Public servant" means any official officer or employee of any branch of government and any person participating as juror, advisor, consultant or otherwise, in performing a governmental function. A person is considered a public servant upon the person's election, appointment or other designation as such, although the person may not yet officially occupy that position. [PL 2007, c. 173, §2 (AMD).]

21-A. "Public utility system" includes any pipeline, gas, electric, steam, water, oil, transportation, sanitation, communication or other system operated for public use regardless of ownership. [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).]

21-B. "Public water source" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2641 . [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).]

21-C. "Public water system" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2601, subsection 8 . [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).]

22. "Recklessly" has the meaning set forth in section 35 . [PL 1981, c. 324, §2 (AMD).]

23. "Serious bodily injury" means a bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or substantial impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or extended convalescence necessary for recovery of physical health. [PL 1975, c. 740, §11 (AMD).]

23-A. "Strict liability crime" has the meaning set forth in section 34 . [PL 1999, c. 23, §1 (NEW).]

23-B. Split sentence. "Split sentence" means a sentence involving imprisonment, an initial portion of which is served and the remainder of which is suspended, accompanied by probation or administrative release. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §6 (NEW).]

24. "Structure" means a building or other place designed to provide protection for persons or property against weather or intrusion, but does not include vehicles and other conveyances whose primary purpose is transportation of persons or property unless such vehicle or conveyance, or a section thereof, is also a dwelling place. [PL 1977, c. 510, §12 (NEW).]

25. "Terroristic intent" means the intent to do any of the following for the purpose of intimidating or coercing a civilian population or to affect the conduct of government: A. Cause serious bodily injury or death to multiple persons; [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).] B. Cause substantial damage to multiple structures; or [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).] C. Cause substantial damage to critical infrastructure. [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 634, §2 (NEW).]

25-A. "Transport officer" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 2801‑A, subsection 8 . [PL 2025, c. 429, §2 (NEW).]

26. Week. "Week," for purposes of imposing imprisonment or probation, administrative release or supervised release, means 7 days. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]

27. Year. "Year," for purposes of imposing imprisonment or probation, administrative release or supervised release, means 365 days. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]
17-A M.R.S. § 757-A — ME Code / Title 17-A / Part 2 / Chapter 31 / Section 757-A
17-A §757-A. Trafficking of tobacco or vaping device in adult correctional facilities
Status: in_force

1. A person is guilty of trafficking tobacco or a vaping device in an adult correctional facility if: A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey tobacco, tobacco products or a vaping device to a person confined in an adult correctional facility that has banned the use of tobacco, tobacco products or vaping devices by prisoners; or [PL 2025, c. 355, §3 (AMD).] B. That person is confined in an adult correctional facility that has banned the use of tobacco, tobacco products or vaping devices by prisoners and the person intentionally obtains or possesses tobacco, tobacco products or a vaping device. [PL 2025, c. 355, §3 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 355, §3 (AMD).]

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 and "vaping device" means a device, also known as a vape, e-cigarette, electronic cigarette or electronic vaporizer, that simulates smoking using an atomizer, a power source such as a battery and a container such as a cartridge or a tank and is used for ingesting any substance, including a drug identified in section 1101, subsection 11 . [PL 2025, c. 355, §3 (AMD).]

3. Trafficking of tobacco or a vaping device in an adult correctional facility is a Class E crime. [PL 2025, c. 355, §3 (AMD).]