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16 ME Rev Stat § 644 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION|16 §644. Exceptions

 §644. Exceptions 1.  Consent of owner or user.  When disclosure of portable electronic device content information is not prohibited by federal law, a government entity may obtain the information without a warrant with the informed, affirmative consent of the owner or user of the portable electronic device concerned, except when the device is known or believed by the owner or user to be in the possession of a 3rd party authorized to possess the device by the owner or user.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Consent of owner or user not required if content information public.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a government entity may obtain content information without a warrant if the content information is otherwise disclosed by anyone in a publicly accessible domain, including, but not limited to, on the Internet.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Emergency.  When a government entity cannot, with due diligence, obtain a warrant in time to address an emergency that involves or is believed to involve imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any person, a government entity may obtain the content information from a portable electronic device without a warrant, and a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service may disclose such information to the requesting government entity without a warrant.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: §644. Exceptions to warrant requirement (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, § 1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650) SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 645 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION|16 §645. Use of content information obtained in violation of this subchapter not admissible

 §645. Use of content information obtained in violation of this subchapter not admissible Except as proof of a violation of this subchapter, evidence obtained in violation of this subchapter is not admissible in a criminal, civil, administrative or other proceeding.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §645. Conditions of use of location information (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650-A) SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 646 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION|16 §646. Violations; injunctive relief

 §646. Violations; injunctive relief A person damaged as a result of a violation of this subchapter has a cause of action in court against a government entity that fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter, and the court may award injunctive relief.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §646. Action against a corporation (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650-B) SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW).
16 ME Rev Stat § 648 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION|16 §648. Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information

 §648. Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information Except as provided in this subchapter, a government entity may not obtain location information without a valid warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56.   [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]A justice, judge or justice of the peace may issue a search warrant for the location information of an electronic device pursuant to this section for a period of time necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization, but in any case the warrant is not valid for more than 14 days after the issuance. A justice, judge or justice of the peace may grant an extension of a warrant upon a finding of continuing probable cause and a finding that the extension is necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization. An extension may not exceed 30 days.   [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]This subchapter does not apply to tracking devices, as defined in section 638, placed by law enforcement officers.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §29 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 519, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 489, §13 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 649 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION|16 §649. Notice (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 643)

 §649. Notice (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 643)Notice must be given to the owner or user of an electronic device whose location information was obtained by a government entity. The government entity's notification obligation applies only if the government entity is able to identify the owner or user.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]1.  Timing and content of notice.  Unless the court determines under subsection 2 that no notice is required, the government entity shall provide notice to the owner or user that location information was obtained by the government entity from that owner's or user's electronic device within 3 days of obtaining the location information. The notice must be made by service or delivered by registered or first-class mail, e-mail or any other means reasonably calculated to be effective as specified by the court issuing the warrant. The notice must contain the following information:   A. The nature of the law enforcement inquiry, with reasonable specificity;   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]B. The location information of the owner or user that was supplied to or requested by the government entity and the date on which it was provided or requested; and   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]C. If location information was obtained from a provider of electronic communication service, location information service or remote computing service or other 3rd party, the identity of the provider of electronic communication service, location information service or remote computing service or the 3rd party from whom the information was obtained.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §14 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 489, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Notification not required.  A government entity acting under section 648 may include in the application for a warrant a request for an order to waive the notification required under this section. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification will have an adverse result.   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).] 3.  Preclusion of notice to owner or user subject to warrant for location information.  A government entity acting under section 648 may include in its application for a warrant a request for an order directing a provider of electronic communication service, remote computing service or location information service to which a warrant is directed not to notify any other person of the existence of the warrant. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification of the existence of the warrant will have an adverse result.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 489, §§14, 15 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 650 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION|16 §650. Exceptions to warrant requirement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 644)

 §650. Exceptions to warrant requirement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 644)When disclosure of location information is not prohibited by federal law, a government entity may obtain the location information without a warrant:   [RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).]1.  Emergency services.  To respond to the user's call for emergency services;   [RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).] 2.  Consent of owner or user.  With the informed, affirmative consent of the owner or user of the electronic device concerned, except when the device is known or believed by the owner or user to be in the possession of a 3rd party authorized to possess the device by the owner or user;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).] 3.  Consent of family member.  With the informed, affirmative consent of the legal guardian or next of kin of the owner or user, if the owner or user is believed to be deceased or reported missing and unable to be contacted; or   [RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).] 4.  Danger of death or serious injury.  If the government entity reasonably believes that an emergency involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to a person requires the disclosure, without delay, of location information concerning a specific person and that a warrant cannot be obtained in time to prevent the identified danger, and the possessor of the location information, in good faith, believes that an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to a person requires the disclosure without delay.   Within a reasonable period of time after seeking disclosure pursuant to this subsection, the government entity seeking the location information shall file with the appropriate court a written statement setting forth the facts giving rise to the emergency and the facts as to why the person whose location information was sought is believed to be important in addressing the emergency.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL). PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 650-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION|16 §650-A. Conditions of use of location information (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 645)

 §650-A. Conditions of use of location information (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 645)1.  Conditions of use of location information in proceeding.  Location information obtained pursuant to this subchapter or evidence derived from that information may be received in evidence or otherwise disclosed in a trial, hearing or other proceeding only if each party, not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing or proceeding, has been furnished with a copy of the statement of emergency filed under section 650, subsection 4 or the warrant and accompanying application under which the information was obtained.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §17 (AMD).] 2.  Ten-day requirement; exception.  The 10-day requirement under subsection 1 may be waived if a judge makes a finding that it was not possible to provide a party with the warrant and accompanying application 10 days prior to a trial, hearing or proceeding and that the party will not be prejudiced by the delay in receiving the information.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL). PL 2019, c. 489, §17 (AMD).
16 ME Rev Stat § 650-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE|Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS|Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION|16 §650-B. Action against a corporation (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 646)

 §650-B. Action against a corporation (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 646)This subchapter may not be construed to create a cause of action against a corporation or its officers, employees or agents for providing location information.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1012 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|17 §1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses

 §1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses 1.  Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses.  A person is guilty of unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses if that person receives, offers for sale or sells at private sale or public auction, consigns or rents any horse which, by reason of debility, disease or lameness or for other cause could not be worked in the State without violating the laws against cruelty to animals.   [PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses is a Class E crime.   [PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).] 3.  Violation.  Any licensed auctioneer violating this section may be punished by loss of license in addition to other penalties provided by law.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Exception.  This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale to or the purchase of horses by humane societies.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1013 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|17 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures

 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures 1.  Unlawful production of motion pictures.  A person, including an owner or the owner's agent, is guilty of unlawful production of motion pictures if that person knowingly or intentionally prepares, manufactures, makes or participates in the preparation, manufacture or making of any motion picture film or videotape production involving cruelty to animals during the course of preparation, manufacture, making or exhibition of the motion picture film or videotape production.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §61 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  Unlawful production of motion pictures is a Class E crime.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §61 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1014 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|17 §1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED)

 §1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 446, §1 (RP).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1015 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|17 §1015. Surcharge imposed

 §1015. Surcharge imposed A surcharge of 10% must be added to every fine or penalty imposed by any court in this State for a violation of this chapter. The surcharge, for the purposes of collection and collection procedures, is considered a part of the fine or penalty. All funds collected as a result of this surcharge must be deposited monthly in the Animal Welfare Fund established under Title 7, section 3906-B, subsection 2.   [PL 2001, c. 617, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 617, §10 (NEW).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1022 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS|17 §1022. Prevention of cruelty

 §1022. Prevention of cruelty The commissioner, a humane agent, a state veterinarian or any person authorized to make arrests may lawfully interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon an animal in that person's presence.   [PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §49 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §65 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1023 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS|17 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty

 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty 1.  Investigations; reports.  Law enforcement officers, animal control officers and humane agents shall investigate alleged violations of Title 7, chapter 739 and this chapter. The commissioner shall maintain a record of each alleged case of cruelty to animals investigated by a humane agent. The commissioner shall report annually on the disposition of cases as required under Title 7, section 3906-B.   A law enforcement officer or animal control officer who investigates a case of alleged cruelty to animals and pursues a civil or criminal action based on that investigation shall report to the commissioner on the final disposition of the case.   [PL 2001, c. 422, §13 (NEW).] 2.  Commissioner role.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §67 (RP).] 3.  Cooperation between agencies.  For the purposes of this section, law enforcement officers, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, humane agents, a state veterinarian and certified animal control officers may exchange information and reports pertaining to an investigation of cruelty to animals pursuant to subsection 4 and Title 7, section 3909, subsection 6.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).] 4.  Confidential information.  The names of and other identifying information about persons providing information pertaining to criminal or civil cruelty to animals to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are confidential information and may not be released.   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 701, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §50 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §§66,67 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 422, §13 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §11 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1024 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS|17 §1024. Impeding the performance of an officer

 §1024. Impeding the performance of an officer It is unlawful for a person to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate or interfere with a person engaged in or on account of the performance of that person's official duties under this subchapter.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §68 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §68 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1025 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS|17 §1025. Handling of animals seized or held

 §1025. Handling of animals seized or held 1.  Handling of animals.  No humane agent, animal control officer, animal shelter, pound, animal care center, humane society or veterinarian and anyone acting under their authority and having possession of any animal by reason of his office may:   A. Provide or supply dealers, commercial kennels or laboratories with the animal; or   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]B. Give, release, sell, trade, loan, transfer or otherwise provide any live animal to any individual, firm, association, corporation, educational institution, laboratory, medical facility or anyone else for purposes of experimentation or vivisection.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Livestock.  Livestock to be sold at public auction is exempt from this section.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1026 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS|17 §1026. Penalty for violation

 §1026. Penalty for violation Any person found in violation of sections 1024 and 1025 is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1033 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS|17 §1033. Animal fighting

 §1033. Animal fighting 1.  Animal fighting.  A person is guilty of animal fighting if that person knowingly:   A. Owns, possesses, keeps or trains any animal with the intent that the animal engage in an exhibition of fighting with another animal;   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]B. For amusement or gain, causes any animal to fight with another animal or causes any animals to injure each other; or   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]C. Permits any act in violation of paragraph A or B to be done on any premises under that person's charge or control.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §72 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §23 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 1-A.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each violation of subsection 1.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Viewing animal fighting.  A person is guilty of viewing animal fighting if that person knowingly is present at any place or building where preparations are being made for an exhibition of the fighting of animals or is present at such an exhibition.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §25 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2-A.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §26 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Affirmative defense.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under subsections 1 and 2 that the activity charged involves the possession, training, exhibition or use of an animal in the otherwise lawful sport of animal hunting and the training or use of hunting dogs. It is also an affirmative defense that the defendant's conduct involved the use of live animals as bait or in the training of other animals in accordance with the laws of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Title 12, Part 13.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §33 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Exception.  Activity involving the possession, training, exhibition or use of an animal in the otherwise lawful pursuits of hunting, farming and security services is exempt from subsections 1 and 2.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B33 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §§I23-26 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1034 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS|17 §1034. Application for search warrant

 §1034. Application for search warrant A law enforcement officer or humane agent, having probable cause to believe that a violation of section 1031, 1032 or 1033 has taken place or is taking place, shall enter the premises where the animal is kept with the consent of the owner or shall make application for a search warrant. If the judge or justice of the peace is satisfied that probable cause exists, he shall issue a search warrant directing a law enforcement officer or humane agent in the county to proceed immediately to the location of the alleged violation and directing the law enforcement officer or humane agent to search the place designated in the warrant, retaining in his custody, subject to the order of the court, such property or things as specified in the warrant, including any animal.   [PL 1987, c. 736, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 736, §28 (AMD).
17 ME Rev Stat § 1035 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17: CRIMES|Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE|Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS|17 §1035. Necessary sustenance

 §1035. Necessary sustenance 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 254, §§22,23 (AMD).