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17-A ME Rev Stat § 956 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §956. Possession of gambling devices

 §956. Possession of gambling devices 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 957 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §957. Out-of-state gambling

 §957. Out-of-state gambling In any prosecution under this chapter it is not a defense that the gambling activity, including the drawing of a lottery, which is involved in the illegal conduct takes place outside this State and is not in violation of the laws of the jurisdiction in which the lottery or other activity takes place.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 958 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §958. Injunctions; recovery of payments

 §958. Injunctions; recovery of payments 1.  When it appears to the Attorney General that any person has formed or published a lottery, or taken any measures for that purpose, or is engaged in selling or otherwise distributing tickets, certificates, shares or interests therein, whether such lottery originated in this State or not, he shall immediately make complaint in the name of the State to the Superior Court for an injunction to restrain such person from further proceedings therein. If satisfied that there is sufficient ground therefor, such court shall forthwith issue such injunction and thereupon it shall order notice to be served on the adverse party to appear and answer to said complaint. Such court, after a full hearing, may dissolve, modify or make perpetual such injunction, make all orders and decrees necessary to restrain and suppress such unlawful proceedings and, if the adverse party neglects to appear, or the final decree of the court is against him, judgment shall be rendered against him for all costs, fees and expenses incurred in the case and for such compensation to the Attorney General for his expenses, as the court deems reasonable.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Payments, compensations and securities of every description, made directly or indirectly in whole or in part, for any such lottery or ticket, certificate, share or interest therein, are received without consideration and against law and equity, and may be recovered.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 961 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 39: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING|17-A §961. Construction

 §961. Construction Sections 959 and 960 must be liberally construed to effectuate their remedial purposes.   [PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 461, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 41: CRIMINAL USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED CRIMES|17-A §1001. Criminal use of explosives

 §1001. Criminal use of explosives 1.  A person is guilty of criminal use of explosives if he intentionally or knowingly:   A. Without right, throws or places explosives into, against or upon any real or personal property;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Makes, imports, transports, sends, stores, sells or offers to sell any explosives without a proper permit under the regulations, or in violation of the regulations;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. Sells or supplies explosives to, or buys, procures or receives explosives for, a person prohibited by the regulations from receiving explosives; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]D. Possesses explosives with the intent to do any of the acts prohibited in this section.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section:   A. "Explosives" means gunpowders, powders used for blasting all forms of high explosives, blasting materials, fuses (other than electric circuit breakers), detonators and other detonating agents, smokeless powders and any chemical compounds, mechanical mixtures or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that ignition by fire, by friction, by chemical reaction, by concussion, by percussion, by detonation or deflagration of the compound or material or any part thereof may cause an explosion; and   [PL 2003, c. 535, §1 (AMD).]B. "Regulations" means the rules, regulations, ordinances and bylaws issued by lawful authority pursuant to Title 25, section 2472.   [PL 1999, c. 652, §1 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 535, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Criminal use of explosives is a Class C crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 652, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 535, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 41: CRIMINAL USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED CRIMES|17-A §1002. Criminal use of disabling chemicals

 §1002. Criminal use of disabling chemicals 1.  A person is guilty of criminal use of disabling chemicals if he intentionally sprays or otherwise uses upon any other person chemical mace or any similar substance composed of a mixture of gas and chemicals which has or is designed to have a disabling effect upon human beings.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Criminal use of disabling chemicals is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  This section shall not apply to the use of those disabling chemicals when that use is for the purpose of:   A. Defending a person under section 108;   [PL 1979, c. 55 (NEW).]B. Defending premises under section 104; or   [PL 1979, c. 55 (NEW).]C. Retaking property, preventing that taking or preventing criminal mischief under section 105;   [PL 1979, c. 55 (NEW).]as authorized for the use of nondeadly force.   [PL 1979, c. 55 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 55 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1002-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 41: CRIMINAL USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED CRIMES|17-A §1002-A. Criminal use of laser pointers

 §1002-A. Criminal use of laser pointers 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 in uniform. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §112 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]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 2001, c. 383, §112 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 163, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§112,113 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 41: CRIMINAL USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED CRIMES|17-A §1003. Criminal use of noxious substance

 §1003. Criminal use of noxious substance 1.  A person is guilty of criminal use of noxious substance if he intentionally deposits on the premises or in the vehicle or vessel of another, without his consent, any stink bomb or other device or substance which releases or is designed to release noxious offensive odors.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Criminal use of noxious substance is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 41: CRIMINAL USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED CRIMES|17-A §1004. Criminal use of electronic weapon

 §1004. Criminal use of electronic weapon 1.  Except as provided in subsection 4, a person is guilty of criminal use of an electronic weapon if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly uses an electronic weapon upon any other person.   [PL 2005, c. 264, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "electronic weapon" means a portable device or weapon from which an electrical current, impulse, wave or beam may be directed, which current, impulse, wave or beam is designed to have a disabling effect upon human beings.   [PL 2005, c. 264, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Criminal use of an electronic weapon is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 264, §1 (NEW).] 4.  This section does not apply to the use of an electronic weapon by:   A. A law enforcement officer, corrections officer or corrections supervisor engaged in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections supervisor's public duty if the officer's or corrections supervisor's appointing authority has authorized such use of an electronic weapon; or   [PL 2005, c. 264, §1 (NEW).]B. A person using an electronic weapon when that use is for the purpose of:   (1) Defending that person or a 3rd person as authorized under section 108, subsection 2; or   (2) Defending that person's dwelling place as authorized under section 104, subsections 3 and 4.   [PL 2009, c. 336, §12 (AMD).][PL 2009, c. 336, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 264, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 336, §12 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1051 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1051. Possession of machine gun

 §1051. Possession of machine gun 1.  A person is guilty of possession of a machine gun if, without authority to do so, he knowingly possesses a machine gun.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this chapter, "machine gun" means a weapon of any description, by whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a number of projectiles in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or firing mechanism.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Possession of a machine gun is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1052. Right to possess, carry or transport machine gun

 §1052. Right to possess, carry or transport machine gun Any law enforcement officer of the State of Maine, any law enforcement officer of another state or a territory of the United States, members of the Armed Forces, Maine National Guard and Maine State Guard may possess a machine gun if the possession or carrying of such weapon is in the discharge of his official duties and has been authorized by his appointing authority.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]Machine guns manufactured, acquired, transferred or possessed in accordance with the National Firearms Act, as amended, shall be exempt from this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1053 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1053. Confiscation and seizure of machine gun

 §1053. Confiscation and seizure of machine gun Any machine gun possessed in violation of section 1051 is declared to be contraband and is subject to forfeiture to the State. Any law enforcement officer shall have the power to seize the same with due process.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]When a machine gun is seized as provided, the officer seizing the same shall immediately file with the judge before whom such warrant is returnable, a libel against the machine gun, setting forth the seizure and describing the machine gun and the place of seizure in a sufficient manner to reasonably identify it, that it was possessed in violation of law and pray for a decree of forfeiture thereof. Such judge shall fix a time for the hearing of such libel and shall issue his monition and notice of same to all persons interested, citing them to appear at the time and place appointed to show cause why such machine gun should not be declared forfeited, by causing true and attested copies of said libel and monition to be posted in 2 public and conspicuous places in the town and place where such machine gun was seized, 10 days at least before said libel is returnable. In addition, a true and attested copy of the libel and monition shall be served upon the person from whom said machine gun was seized and upon the owner thereof, if their whereabouts can be readily ascertained 10 days at least before said libel is returnable. In lieu of forfeiture proceedings, title to such seized machine gun may be transferred in writing to the State of Maine by the owner thereof. If title to and ownership in the machine gun is transferred to the State, a receipt for the machine gun shall be given to the former owner by the law enforcement officer who seized the machine gun.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1054 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1054. Forfeiture of machine gun

 §1054. Forfeiture of machine gun If no claimant for a machine gun seized under the authority of section 1053 appears, the judge shall, on proof of notice, declare the same to be forfeited to the State. If any person appears and claims such machine gun, as having a right to the possession thereof at the time when the same was seized, he shall file with the judge a claim in writing stating specifically the right so claimed, the foundation thereof, the item so claimed, any exemption claimed, the time and place of the seizure and the name of the law enforcement officer who seized the machine gun, and in it declare that it was not possessed in violation of this chapter, and state his business and place of residence and sign and make oath to the same before said judge. If any person so makes claim, he shall be admitted as a party to the process, and the libel, and may hear any pertinent evidence offered by the libelant or claimant. If the judge is, upon hearing, satisfied that said machine gun was not possessed in violation of this chapter, and that claimant is entitled to the custody thereof, he shall give an order in writing, directed to the law enforcement officer having seized the same, commanding him to deliver to the claimant the machine gun to which he is so found to be entitled, within 48 hours after demand. If the judge finds the claimant not entitled to possess the machine gun, he shall render judgment against him for the libelant for costs, to be taxed as in civil cases before such judge, and issue execution thereon, and shall declare such machine gun forfeited to the State. The claimants may appear and shall recognize with sureties as on appeals in civil actions from a judge. The judge may order that the machine gun remain in the custody of the seizing law enforcement officer, pending the disposition of the appeal. All machine guns declared forfeited to the State, or title to which have been transferred to the State in lieu of forfeiture proceedings shall be turned over to the Chief of the Maine State Police. If said machine gun is found to be of a historic, artistic, scientific or educational value, the State Police may retain the machine gun for an indefinite period of time. Any other machine gun declared forfeited and in possession of the State Police shall be destroyed by a means most convenient to the Chief of the State Police.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1055 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1055. Possession or distribution of dangerous knives (REPEALED)

 §1055. Possession or distribution of dangerous knives (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 31, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 464, §18 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 23, §1 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1056 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1056. Possession of armor-piercing ammunition

 §1056. Possession of armor-piercing ammunition 1.  A person is guilty of possession of armor-piercing ammunition if, without authority to do so, the person knowingly possesses armor-piercing ammunition other than as part of a bona fide collection.   [PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).] 2.  As used in this chapter, "armor-piercing ammunition" means a projectile or projectile core that may be used in a handgun and that is constructed entirely, excluding the presence of traces of other substances, from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, beryllium copper or depleted uranium, including but not limited to ammunition commonly known as KTW ammunition. "Armor-piercing ammunition" does not include shotgun shot required by federal or state environmental or game laws, rules or regulations for hunting purposes, a frangible projectile designed for target shooting or any projectile or projectile core found by the United States Secretary of the Treasury or the secretary's delegate, pursuant to 27 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 178.148 or Section 178.149, to be:   A. Primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes; or   [PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]B. Used for industrial purposes, including a charge used in an oil and gas well perforating device.   [PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Possession of armor-piercing ammunition is a Class C crime.   [PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).] 4.  This section does not apply to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces or the National Guard, or to law enforcement officers or agencies or forensic laboratories, in the course of duty or employment.   [PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 430 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1058 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1058. Unauthorized possession of firearm in courthouse

 §1058. Unauthorized possession of firearm in courthouse 1.  A person is guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a courthouse if that person in fact possesses a firearm in a courthouse.   [PL 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD).] 2.  This section does not apply to:   A. A law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor engaged in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections supervisor's public duty;   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]B. A person possessing an unloaded firearm for the purpose of offering the firearm as evidence in a civil or criminal proceeding if the presiding judge or justice has granted prior approval in writing to the person and the person possesses a copy of the written approval; or   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]C. An employee of a courier or security service in the course and scope of employment for the courier or security service, as approved by the judicial marshal.   [PL 2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD).][PL 2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD).] 2-A.  It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person holds a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252.   [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).] 3.  Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a courthouse is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 175, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 1059 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 43: WEAPONS|17-A §1059. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail

 §1059. Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail 1.  A person is guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail if that person in fact possesses a firearm in a correctional facility or jail or on the premises of the correctional facility or jail.   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] 2.  This section does not apply to:   A. A law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor engaged in the performance of the law enforcement officer's, corrections officer's or corrections supervisor's public duty;   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]B. An employee of a courier or security service in the course and scope of employment for the courier or security service, as approved by the chief administrative officer of the correctional facility or the jail administrator; or   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]C. A person who has stored a firearm out of sight in a locked motor vehicle that is on the premises of a correctional facility or jail.   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] 3.  It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person holds a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252.   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a correctional facility or jail is a Class D crime.   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] 5.  For the purposes of this section, "chief administrative officer" and "correctional facility" have the same meanings as in Title 34‑A, section 1001, subsections 1 and 6, respectively, and "jail" means a county or regional jail.   [PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 266, §1 (NEW).