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17-A ME Rev Stat § 853-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 35: SEX TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION AND PUBLIC INDECENCY|17-A §853-A. Engaging in prostitution

 §853-A. Engaging in prostitution 1.  A person who has in fact attained 18 years of age is guilty of engaging in prostitution if:   A. The person engages in prostitution as defined in section 851. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime, except that the sentencing alternative may include only the penalties provided in section 1704, subsection 5 and section 1705, subsection 5; or   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §64 (AMD).]B. The person violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of the prior conviction may not precede the commission of the offense by more than 2 years. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime.   [PL 2019, c. 316, §1 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §64 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 131, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 316, §1 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §100 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §101 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 4.  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person engaged in prostitution because the person was compelled to do so as described in section 852, subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 315, §1 (AMD).] 5.  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person engaged in prostitution to prevent bodily injury, serious economic hardship or another threat to the person or another person.   [PL 2021, c. 315, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 245, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 361, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 431, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §§99,101 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §29 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 537, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §64 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 131, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 316, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 315, §§1, 2 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 853-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 35: SEX TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION AND PUBLIC INDECENCY|17-A §853-B. Engaging a prostitute

 §853-B. Engaging a prostitute 1.  A person is guilty of engaging a prostitute if:   A. The person engages a prostitute within the meaning of section 851, subsection 1‑A. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2013, c. 407, §4 (AMD).]B. The person violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, the person has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the purposes of this paragraph, the date of the prior conviction may not precede the commission of the offense by more than 2 years. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §30 (AMD).][PL 2013, c. 407, §4 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §103 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §104 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 611, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 431, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §§102-104 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §30 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 407, §4 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 855 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 35: SEX TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION AND PUBLIC INDECENCY|17-A §855. Patronizing prostitution of minor or person with mental disability

 §855. Patronizing prostitution of minor or person with mental disability 1.  A person is guilty of patronizing prostitution of a minor if:   A. The person, in return for another's prostitution, gives or agrees to give a pecuniary benefit either to the person whose prostitution is sought or to a 3rd person and the person whose prostitution is sought has not in fact attained 18 years of age or the person knows or believes that the person whose prostitution is sought has not attained 18 years of age. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2021, c. 447, §2 (AMD).]B. [PL 2021, c. 447, §3 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 447, §§2, 3 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 2005, c. 444, §1 (RP).] 3.  A person is guilty of patronizing prostitution of a mentally disabled person if:   A. The person, in return for another's prostitution, gives or agrees to give a pecuniary benefit either to the person whose prostitution is sought or to a 3rd person and the person whose prostitution is sought suffers from a mental disability that is reasonably apparent or known to the actor and that in fact renders the other person substantially incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct or conduct involved. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2013, c. 407, §5 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 407, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 245, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 444, §1 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 407, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 447, §§2, 3 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 901-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §901-A. Deceptive insurance practices

 §901-A. Deceptive insurance practices 1.  A person is guilty of deceptive insurance practices if in the course of engaging in the business of insurance that person intentionally makes a false statement with respect to a material fact concerning, or intentionally materially alters, any of the following:   A. A document filed with the Superintendent of Insurance or the insurance regulatory official or agency of another jurisdiction with respect to:   (1) The financial condition of an insurer;   (2) The formation, acquisition, merger, consolidation, dissolution or withdrawal from one or more lines of insurance in all or part of this State by an insurer;   (3) The issuance of written evidence of insurance; or   (4) The reinstatement of an insurance policy;   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]B. A document submitted by an insured, claimant or applicant to an insurer, insurance producer or other person; or   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]C. A document or report filed with a law enforcement agency.   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).] 2.  A person is guilty of deceptive insurance practices if in the course of engaging in the business of insurance that person intentionally does any of the following:   A. Transacts the business of insurance in this State without proper licensure, certification or authorization;   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]B. Destroys, conceals, removes or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of any records of an insurer with the intent to deceive; or   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).]C. Solicits or accepts new or renewal insurance risks on behalf of an insurer or the person engaged in the business of insurance by a person who knows or should know that the insurer or other person responsible for the risk is insolvent at the time of the transaction.   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Deceptive insurance practices is a Class D crime.   [PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 779, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §902. Defrauding a creditor

 §902. Defrauding a creditor 1.  A person is guilty of defrauding a creditor if:   A. The person destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers or otherwise deals with property subject to a security interest, as defined in Title 11, section 1-1201, subsection (35), with the intent to hinder enforcement of that interest; or   [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §26 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).]B. Knowing that proceedings have been or are about to be instituted for the appointment of an administrator, he   (1) destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers or otherwise deals with any property with a purpose to defeat or obstruct the claim of any creditor; or   (2) presents in writing to any creditor or to an administrator, any false statement relating to the debtor's estate, knowing that a material part of such statement is false.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §29 (AMD).][PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §26 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).] 2.  As used in this section, "administrator" means an assignee for the benefit of creditors, a receiver, or trustee in bankruptcy or any other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §30 (RPR).] 3.  Defrauding a creditor is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 512, §§29,30 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §903. Misuse of entrusted property

 §903. Misuse of entrusted property 1.  A person is guilty of misuse of entrusted property if that person deals with property that has been entrusted to that person as a fiduciary, or property of the government or of a financial institution, in a manner that that person knows is a violation of that person's duty and that involves a substantial risk of loss to the owner or to a person for whose benefit the property was entrusted.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (AMD).] 2.  As used in this section "fiduciary" includes any person carrying on fiduciary functions on behalf of an organization that is a fiduciary.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Except as provided in subsection 4, misuse of entrusted property is a Class D crime.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (AMD).] 4.  If a misuse of entrusted property results in the loss of a vulnerable person's property or the loss of property entrusted to a person for the benefit of a vulnerable person and, at the time of the offense, the owner or the beneficiary of the property is a vulnerable person:   A. If the value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000, the misuse of entrusted property is a Class C crime; and   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (NEW).]B. If the value of the property is more than $10,000, the misuse of entrusted property is a Class B crime.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (NEW).]As used in this subsection, "vulnerable person" means an incapacitated adult as defined in Title 22, section 3472, subsection 10 or a dependent adult as defined in Title 22, section 3472, subsection 6.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 414, §5 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §904. Private bribery

 §904. Private bribery 1.  A person is guilty of private bribery if:   A. He promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefits to   (1) an employee or agent with the intention to influence his conduct adversely to the interest of the employer or principal of the agent or employee;   (2) a hiring agent or an official or employee in charge of employment upon agreement or understanding that a particular person, including the actor, shall be hired, retained in employment or discharged or suspended from employment;   (3) a fiduciary with the intent to influence him to act contrary to his fiduciary duty;   (4) a sports participant with the intent to influence him not to give his best efforts in a sports contest;   (5) a sports official with the intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly;   (6) a person in a position of trust and confidence in his relationship to a 3rd person, with the intention that the trust or confidence will be used to influence the 3rd person to become a customer of the actor, or as compensation for the past use of such influence; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. He knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit, the giving of which would be criminal under subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Private bribery is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §905. Misuse of credit identification (REPEALED)

 §905. Misuse of credit identification (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 512, §31 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 190, §2 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 905-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §905-A. Misuse of identification

 §905-A. Misuse of identification 1.  A person is guilty of misuse of identification if, in order to obtain confidential information, property or services, the person intentionally or knowingly:   A. Presents or uses a credit or debit card that is stolen, forged, canceled or obtained as a result of fraud or deception;   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).]B. Presents or uses an account, credit or billing number that that person is not authorized to use or that was obtained as a result of fraud or deception; or   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).]C. Presents or uses a form of legal identification that that person is not authorized to use.   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).] 2.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person believed in good faith that the person was authorized to present or use the card, number or legal identification.   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Proof of actual or constructive notice of cancellation gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person who presented the canceled credit or debit card knew it had been canceled.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §107 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 4.  As used in this section, "legal identification" includes a social security card, social security number, birth certificate, driver's license, government-issued identification card, oral statement of full name and date of birth or any other means of identifying a person that is generally accepted as accurate and reliable.   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Misuse of identification is a Class D crime.   [PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 190, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §107 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 905-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §905-B. Misuse of scanning device or reencoder

 §905-B. Misuse of scanning device or reencoder 1.  A person is guilty of misuse of a scanning device or a reencoder if the person intentionally or knowingly uses a scanning device or a reencoder without the permission of the authorized payment card user whose card information is scanned or reencoded and with the intent to defraud or deceive the authorized payment card user, the issuer of the authorized payment card user's payment card or another person.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Authorized payment card user" means a person with the authority or permission to use a payment card.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).]B. "Payment card" means a credit card, charge card, debit card, hotel key card or stored value card or any other card that is issued to an authorized payment card user that allows the user to obtain, purchase or receive goods, services, money or anything else of value.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).]C. "Reencoder" means an electronic device that places encoded information from the computer chip or magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card onto the computer chip or magnetic strip or stripe of another payment card or any electronic medium that allows an authorized transaction to occur.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).]D. "Scanning device" means a scanner, reader or any other electronic device that is used to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on the computer chip or magnetic strip or stripe of a payment card.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Misuse of a scanning device or a reencoder is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 72, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 905-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §905-C. Misuse of public benefits instrument

 §905-C. Misuse of public benefits instrument 1.  A person is guilty of misuse of a public benefits instrument if the person knowingly:   A. Transfers a public benefits instrument without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument; or   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).]B. Obtains or possesses a public benefits instrument that was obtained without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument.   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "public benefits instrument" means electronic benefits transfer cards, coupons, vouchers and any other means for distributing benefits from the following programs:   A. The municipal general assistance program under Title 22, chapter 1161;   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).]B. The TANF program under Title 22, chapter 1053‑B;   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).]C. The statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under Title 22, section 3104;   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).]D. The child care subsidies under Title 22, chapter 1052‑A; or   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).]E. The Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the United States Child Nutrition Act of 1966.   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Misuse of a public benefits instrument is a Class D crime.   [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §906. Use of slugs

 §906. Use of slugs 1.  A person is guilty of use of slugs if:   A. With intent to defraud, he inserts or deposits a slug in a coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. He makes, possesses or disposes of a slug with intent to enable a person to insert or deposit it in a coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "slug" means an object or article which, by virtue of its size, shape or other quality, is capable of being inserted or deposited as an improper substitute for a genuine coin, bill, pass, key or token in a coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle which is designed automatically to offer, provide, assist in providing or permit the acquisition of some property or services in return for the insertion or deposit of a genuine coin, bill, pass, key or token.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Use of slugs is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 37: FRAUD|17-A §907. Possession or transfer of theft devices

 §907. Possession or transfer of theft devices 1.  A person is guilty of possession or transfer of theft devices if:   A. The person possesses or makes any device, instrument, apparatus or other article that is designed or primarily useful for advancing or facilitating the commission of theft, with the intent to use such device, instrument, apparatus or other article to commit any such criminal offense. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. The person transfers or possesses with the intent to transfer any device described in paragraph A that the person knows is designed or primarily useful for the commission of theft. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 383, §108 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §109 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 512, §32 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 372, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §§108,109 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §951. Inapplicability of chapter

 §951. Inapplicability of chapter Any person licensed or registered by the Gambling Control Unit as provided in Title 17, chapter 13-A or chapter 62, or authorized to operate or conduct a raffle pursuant to Title 17, section 1837-A, is exempt from the application of the provisions of this chapter insofar as that person's conduct is within the scope of the license or registration.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §32 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §93 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A48 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §10 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. KKKKK, §32 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §953. Aggravated unlawful gambling

 §953. Aggravated unlawful gambling 1.  A person is guilty of aggravated unlawful gambling if he intentionally or knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity by:   A. Engaging in bookmaking to the extent that the person receives or accepts in any 24-hour period more than 5 bets totaling more than $500; or   [PL 1995, c. 224, §9 (AMD).]B. Receiving in connection with a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise, money or written records from a person other than a player whose chances or plays are represented by such money or records; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. Receiving in connection with a lottery, mutuel or other gambling scheme or enterprise more than $1,000 in any 24-hour period played in the scheme or enterprise.   [PL 1995, c. 224, §10 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 224, §§9, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Aggravated gambling is a Class B crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §94 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 55 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 224, §§9,10 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §954. Unlawful gambling

 §954. Unlawful gambling 1.  Any person is guilty of unlawful gambling if that person intentionally or knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity.   [PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (AMD).] 1-A.  A person is guilty of unlawful gambling if the person is under 21 years of age and plays a slot machine as defined in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 39.   [PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (NEW).] 2.  Unlawful gambling is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  A person convicted of a violation under this section must forfeit to the State all income associated with that violation.   [PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §95 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §955. Possession of gambling records

 §955. Possession of gambling records 1.  A person is guilty of possession of gambling records if, other than as a player, he knowingly possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article, which is being used or is intended by him to be used in the operation of unlawful gambling activity, as defined in this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Possession of gambling records is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).