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14 ME Rev Stat § 167 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §167. Insurance inspections

 §167. Insurance inspections 1.  Exemption.  Subject to subsection 2, the furnishing of, or failure to furnish, insurance inspection services related to, in connection with or incidental to the issuance or renewal of a policy of property or casualty insurance shall not subject the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors to liability for damages from injury, death or loss occurring as a result of any act or omission by any person in the course of such services.   [PL 1981, c. 698, §86 (AMD).] 2.  Notice required.  Subsection 1 shall not apply or be effective unless the insurer notifies the insured in writing of the provisions of this section whenever the policy is issued or renewed. The Superintendent of Insurance shall adopt a regulation specifying the contents of the notice required by this subsection and the manner in which it shall be given.   [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Exceptions.  This section shall not apply:   A. If the injury, loss or death occurred during the actual performance of inspection services and was proximately caused by the negligence of the insurer, its agent, employees or service contractors;   [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]B. To any inspection services required to be performed under the provisions of a written service contract or defined loss prevention program; and   [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]C. In any action against an insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors for damages proximately caused by the act or omission of the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors in which it is determined that such act or omission constituted a crime, actual malice or gross negligence.   [PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 380, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 698, §86 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 168 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §168. Day care facility immunity for certain personnel action (REPEALED)

 §168. Day care facility immunity for certain personnel action (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 380, §2 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 169 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §169. Restriction of attorney's representation prohibited

 §169. Restriction of attorney's representation prohibited A settlement of litigation may not include a condition that an attorney representing a party in that litigation is not permitted to represent other persons who are similarly situated in a related action involving a party that the attorney opposed in the settled litigation. A condition not in compliance with this section is void and unenforceable as against public policy.   [PL 2001, c. 108, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 108, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 170 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §170. Consumption of food

 §170. Consumption of food 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Food product" means any product that is grown, prepared, manufactured, provided, served or sold and that is primarily intended for human consumption and nourishment.   [PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).]B. "Long-term" means consisting of multiple instances over a period of time and not a single or isolated instance.   [PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Liability limited.  Except as provided in subsection 3, a manufacturer, distributor or seller of a food product, or an association of one or more such entities, is not liable for personal injury or death to the extent the liability is based upon a person's weight gain or obesity resulting from the person's long-term consumption of the food product.   [PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Exception.  Subsection 2 does not bar a claim for damages if otherwise available under any other provision of law against a manufacturer or distributor of food products if the manufacturer or distributor has failed to provide nutritional content information as required by any applicable state or federal statute, rule or regulation or has provided materially false or misleading information to the public.   [PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 355, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §171. Defense of premises

 §171. Defense of premises It is a defense to a civil claim resulting from the use of force that the person was or would have been justified in using such force under Title 17‑A, section 104.   [PL 2007, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 315, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 174 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY|14 §174. Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by fire departments (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 )

 §174. Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by fire departments (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 )1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Device" means a battery-operated or plug-in smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector or combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]B. "Fire department" means the State Fire Marshal, a municipal fire department as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 1, a volunteer fire association as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 3 or a fire district under Title 30‑A, chapter 164.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).][PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] 2.  Immunity.  Notwithstanding any provision of any public or private and special law to the contrary, a fire department or an employee or member of a fire department that delivers to or installs at residential premises a device or batteries for a device is not liable for damages for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss related to the device if:   A. The device is installed by the fire department and the device is new and meets all applicable current safety and manufacturing standards;   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]B. The device or the batteries in the device are installed by the fire department and the installation is performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]C. The installation or delivery is performed in the fire department's official capacity and authorized by the municipal officers.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).]For purposes of this subsection, "installation" does not include the alteration or installation of electrical wiring.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] 3.  Records.  A fire department that installs or delivers a device or batteries for a device under this section shall keep a record of the installation or delivery for a period of 5 years after the installation or delivery.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] 4.  Application.  This section does not limit or otherwise affect an obligation or duty of an owner or occupier of residential premises receiving an installation or delivery of a device or batteries for a device under this section.   [PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 214, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §10 (RAL).
14 ME Rev Stat § 201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §201. Motion to defend prior actions by subsequent attaching creditor

 §201. Motion to defend prior actions by subsequent attaching creditor When property has been attached, a plaintiff who has caused it to be attached in a subsequent action may, by himself or attorney, move the court for leave to defend the prior action and set forth therein the facts as he believes them to be, under oath. The court may grant or refuse such leave.
14 ME Rev Stat § 202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §202. Bond if motion granted

 §202. Bond if motion granted If leave is granted, the plaintiff in the subsequent action shall give bond or enter into recognizance with sufficient surety in such sum as the court orders, to pay the plaintiff in the prior action all damages and costs occasioned by such defense. An entry of record shall be made that he is admitted to defend such action.
14 ME Rev Stat § 203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §203. Judgment when defense fails

 §203. Judgment when defense fails When the plaintiff in the subsequent action enters into recognizance and fails in his defense, execution on his recognizance shall be issued against him for the damages found by the court, and costs. Judgment shall be rendered between the original parties as if no such defense had been made.
14 ME Rev Stat § 204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §204. Judgment when defense prevails

 §204. Judgment when defense prevails When the plaintiff in the subsequent action prevails, judgment shall be rendered against the plaintiff in the prior action and in favor of the plaintiff in the subsequent action, and execution issued thereon for his costs. Costs may or may not be awarded to the original defendant.
14 ME Rev Stat § 205 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §205. Judgment in prior action rendered; motion for relief

 §205. Judgment in prior action rendered; motion for relief When judgment in such prior action has been rendered, the plaintiff in such subsequent action may move for leave to seek relief from the judgment, first giving bond to each party as provided in section 202 and such leave may or may not be granted.
14 ME Rev Stat § 206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 9: DEFENSE BY SUBSEQUENT ATTACHING CREDITORS|14 §206. Prior attachment to delay or defraud creditors void

 §206. Prior attachment to delay or defraud creditors void When it appears by the verdict or otherwise that such prior attachment was made with intent to delay or defraud creditors or that there was collusion between the plaintiff and defendant for that purpose, such attachment is void.
14 ME Rev Stat § 221 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 10: LIABILITY|14 §221. Defective or unreasonably dangerous goods

 §221. Defective or unreasonably dangerous goods One who sells any goods or products in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property is subject to liability for physical harm thereby caused to a person whom the manufacturer, seller or supplier might reasonably have expected to use, consume or be affected by the goods, or to his property, if the seller is engaged in the business of selling such a product and it is expected to and does reach the user or consumer without significant change in the condition in which it is sold. This section applies although the seller has exercised all possible care in the preparation and sale of his product and the user or consumer has not bought the product from or entered into any contractual relation with the seller.   [PL 1973, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 466, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 251 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 11: CONTEMPT|14 §251. Rights of those judged in contempt

 §251. Rights of those judged in contempt In all cases where a person shall be charged with contempt for violation of a restraining order or injunction issued by a court or judge or judges thereof, in any case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, the accused shall enjoy:   1.  Bail.  The rights as to admission to bail that are accorded to persons accused of crime;   2.  Accusation and defense.  The right to be notified of the accusation and a reasonable time to make a defense, provided the alleged contempt is not committed in the immediate view or presence of the court;   3.  Trial by jury.  Upon demand, the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the county wherein the contempt was allegedly committed. This requirement may not be construed to apply to contempts committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of justice or to apply to the misbehavior, misconduct or disobedience of any officer of the court in respect to the writs, orders or process of the court.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 663, §76 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §B8 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 252 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 11: CONTEMPT|14 §252. Summary process where decree disobeyed; contempt

 §252. Summary process where decree disobeyed; contempt Whenever a party or the Department of Health and Human Services, if it is subrogated to a party under Title 19-A, chapter 65, subchapter II, article 3, complains in writing and under oath that the process, decree or order of court, which is not, except as provided in Title 19-A, section 2101, for the payment of money only, has been disregarded or disobeyed by any person, summary process shall issue by order of any justice, requiring that person to appear on a day certain and show cause why that person should not be adjudged guilty of contempt. Such a process must fix a time for answer to the complaint and may fix a time for hearing on oral testimony, depositions or affidavits, or may fix successive times for proof, counterproof and proof in rebuttal, or the time for hearing and manner of proof may be subsequently ordered upon the return day or thereafter. The court may for good cause enlarge the time for the hearing. If the person summoned does not appear as directed or does not attend the hearing at the time appointed as enlarged, or if, upon hearing, the person is found guilty of such disregard or disobedience, the person must be adjudged in contempt and the court may issue a capias to bring the person before it to receive sentence and may punish the person by any reasonable fine or imprisonment the case requires. The court may allow the offender to give bail to appear at a time certain, when the punishment may be imposed if the person continues in contempt; but when a second time found guilty of contempt in disregarding or disobeying the same order or decree, no bail may be allowed. When the person purges that contempt, the justice may remit the fine or imprisonment or any portion thereof. Appeal from any order or decree or judgment under this section must be governed by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Such an appeal may not suspend the enforcement of any such order or decree unless the court so directs.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §13 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 668, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 121 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §D13 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
14 ME Rev Stat § 253 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 11: CONTEMPT|14 §253. Debtor's refusal to appear (REPEALED)

 §253. Debtor's refusal to appear (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 408, §6 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 254 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 11: CONTEMPT|14 §254. Debtor's refusal to testify (REPEALED)

 §254. Debtor's refusal to testify (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 408, §6 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PARENTS, CHILDREN, SPOUSES|14 §301. Action for alienation of affections prohibited

 §301. Action for alienation of affections prohibited A person is not liable to any other person in a civil action for the cause of alienation of affections.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §C1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
14 ME Rev Stat § 302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PARENTS, CHILDREN, SPOUSES|14 §302. Action for loss of consortium

 §302. Action for loss of consortium A married person may bring a civil action in that person's own name for loss of consortium of that person's spouse.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §C1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
14 ME Rev Stat § 303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PARENTS, CHILDREN, SPOUSES|14 §303. Action for loss of services

 §303. Action for loss of services The parents of a minor child jointly may maintain an action for loss of the services or earnings of that child when that loss is caused by the negligent or wrongful act of another. If one parent refuses to sue, the other may sue alone. This section does not limit, amend, supersede or affect former Title 39, the Workers' Compensation Act or Title 39-A, Part 1, the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §C1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
14 ME Rev Stat § 304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 13: PARENTS, CHILDREN, SPOUSES|14 §304. Liability of parents or legal guardians for damage by children

 §304. Liability of parents or legal guardians for damage by children If a minor who is between 7 and 17 years of age willfully or maliciously causes damage to property or injury to a person and the minor would have been liable for the damage or injury if the minor were an adult and the minor lives with that minor's parents or legal guardians, the parents or legal guardians are jointly and severally liable with the minor for that damage or injury in an amount not exceeding $800. This section does not relieve the minor from personal liability for that damage or injury.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §1 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §C1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
14 ME Rev Stat § 401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT|14 §401. Short title

 §401. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act."   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT|14 §402. Definitions

 §402. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]1.  Foreign jurisdiction.  "Foreign jurisdiction" means a state other than this State.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Foreign subpoena.  "Foreign subpoena" means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Person.  "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 4.  State.  "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Subpoena.  "Subpoena" means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to:   A. Attend and give testimony at a deposition;   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]B. Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information or tangible things in the possession, custody or control of the person; or   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]C. Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT|14 §403. Issuance of subpoena

 §403. Issuance of subpoena The issuance of a subpoena is governed by this section.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]1.  Request issuance.  To request issuance of a subpoena under this section, a party must submit a foreign subpoena to the clerk of a District Court in the district or to the clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the discovery is to be conducted. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this Act does not constitute an appearance in the courts of the State.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Submission of foreign subpoena.  When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in the State, the clerk, in accordance with that court's procedure, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Requirements.  A foreign subpoena submitted under subsection 2 must:   A. Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]B. Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT|14 §404. Service of subpoena

 §404. Service of subpoena A subpoena issued by a clerk of court under section 403 must be served in compliance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 45.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 15: UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT|14 §405. Deposition, production and inspection

 §405. Deposition, production and inspection The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and the provisions of Title 16, sections 101, 102 and 251 apply to depositions and discovery carried out under this Act and subpoenas issued under section 403.   [PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 109, §1 (NEW).