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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §512. Failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound

§512. Failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound
1.
A person is guilty of failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound if, being a health care practitioner or emergency medical services person, that person treats a human being for a wound apparently caused by the discharge of a firearm and knowingly fails to report the same to a law enforcement agency immediately by the quickest means of communication.
[PL 2009, c. 49, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Failure to report treatment of a gunshot wound is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3.
As used in this section, "health care practitioner" has the same meaning as in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1‑A, and "emergency medical services person" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12.
[PL 2009, c. 49, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 49, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §513. Maintaining an unprotected well

§513. Maintaining an unprotected well
1.
A person is guilty of maintaining an unprotected well if, being the owner or occupier of land on which there is a well, he knowingly fails to enclose the well with a substantial fence or other substantial enclosing barrier or to protect it by a substantial covering which is securely fastened.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Maintaining an unprotected well is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §514. Abandoning an airtight container

§514. Abandoning an airtight container
1.
A person is guilty of abandoning an airtight container if:
A. He abandons or discards in any public place, or in a private place that is accessible to minors, any chest, closet, piece of furniture, refrigerator, icebox or other article having a compartment capacity of 1 1/2 cubic feet or more and having a door or lid which when closed cannot be opened easily from the inside; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Being the owner, lessee, manager or other person in control of a public place or of a place that is accessible to minors on which there has been abandoned or discarded a container described in subsection 1, paragraph A, he knowingly or recklessly fails to remove such container from that place, or to remove the door, lid or other cover of the container.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Abandoning an airtight container is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §515. Unlawful prize fighting

§515. Unlawful prize fighting
1.
A person is guilty of unlawful prize fighting if:
A. He knowingly engages in, encourages or does any act to further a premeditated fight without weapons between 2 or more persons, or a fight commonly called a ring fight or prize fight; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He knowingly sends or publishes a challenge or acceptance of a challenge for such, or carries or delivers such a challenge or acceptance, or trains or assists any person in training or preparing for such fight, or acts as umpire or judge for such fight.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §70 (AMD).]
[PL 1975, c. 740, §70 (AMD).]
2.
This section shall not apply to any boxing contest or exhibition:
A. [PL 2011, c. 305, §11 (RP).]
B. Under the auspices of a nonprofit organization at which no admission charge is made.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 305, §11 (AMD).]
2-A.
This section does not apply to any mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event authorized pursuant to Title 8, chapter 20 as long as rules have been adopted by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine pursuant to Title 8, chapter 20.
[PL 2023, c. 152, §12 (AMD).]
3.
Unlawful prize fighting is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §70 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 352, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 582, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 305, §§11, 12 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 152, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §516. Champerty

§516. Champerty
1.
A person is guilty of champerty if, with the intent to collect by a civil action a claim, account, note or other demand due, or to become due to another person, he gives or promises anything of value to such person.
[PL 1975, c. 449, §1 (NEW).]
2.
This section does not apply to agreements between attorney and client to bring, prosecute or defend a civil action on a contingent fee basis.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Champerty is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER › 17-A §517. Creating police standoff

§517. Creating police standoff
1.  Creating police standoff.
A person is guilty of creating a police standoff if that person:
A. Is in fact barricaded as a result of the person's own actions;   [PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
B. Is or claims to be armed with a dangerous weapon;   [PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
C. Is instructed by a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency, either personally, electronically or in writing, to leave the barricaded location; and   [PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
D. Fails in fact to leave the barricaded location within 1/2 hour of receiving the instruction as described in paragraph C from a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency.   [PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Class E crime.
Creating a police standoff is a Class E crime.
[PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 86, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §551. Bigamy

§551. Bigamy
1.
A person is guilty of bigamy if, having a spouse, he intentionally marries or purports to marry, knowing that he is legally ineligible to do so.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Bigamy is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §552. Nonsupport of dependents

§552. Nonsupport of dependents
1.
A person is guilty of nonsupport of dependents if he knowingly fails to provide support which he is able by means of property or capacity for labor to provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other person declared by law to be his dependent.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
As used in this section, "support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing and other necessary care.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2-A.
Prosecution may be brought in any venue where either the dependent or the defendant resides.
[PL 1981, c. 657, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Nonsupport of dependents is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
4.
A person placed on probation as a result of a violation of this section may be placed under the supervision of the Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the period of probation may extend to the time when the youngest dependent attains the age of 18.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 657, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §553-A. Illegal payment with respect to an adoption

§553-A. Illegal payment with respect to an adoption
1.
A person is guilty of illegal payment with respect to an adoption if that person:
A. Is the parent of a child or is a person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-302 and, in return for placing that child for adoption, intentionally or knowingly solicits or receives monetary payment or other valuable consideration that is not authorized by Title 18-C, section 9-306; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
B. With the intent of adopting a child, intentionally or knowingly provides, or offers to provide, the parent of that child or the person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-302 with monetary payment or other valuable consideration that is not authorized by Title 18-C, section 9-306.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 233, §1 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
2.
Violation of this section is a Class D crime.
[PL 2015, c. 233, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 233, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §33 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §555. Endangering welfare of dependent person

§555. Endangering welfare of dependent person
1.
A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a dependent person if:
A. The person recklessly endangers the health, safety or mental welfare of a dependent person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;   [PL 2019, c. 543, §1 (AMD).]
B. The person intentionally or knowingly endangers the health, safety or mental welfare of a dependent person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime;   [PL 2019, c. 543, §1 (AMD).]
C. The person recklessly infringes on a dependent person's rights of association, including but not limited to the right to receive visitors, mail or telephone or electronic communication, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining undue influence over that person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2019, c. 543, §2 (NEW).]
D. The person intentionally or knowingly infringes on a dependent person's rights of association, including but not limited to the right to receive visitors, mail or telephone or electronic communication, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining undue influence over that person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2019, c. 543, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 543, §§1, 2 (AMD).]
2.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Endanger" includes a failure to act only when the defendant has a legal duty to protect the health, safety or mental welfare of the dependent person. For purposes of this paragraph, a legal duty may be inferred if the defendant has assumed responsibility in whole or in part for the care of the dependent person.   [PL 2015, c. 306, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Dependent person" means a person, regardless of where that person resides, who is wholly or partially dependent upon one or more other persons for care or support because the person suffers from a significant limitation in mobility, vision, hearing or mental functioning or is unable to perform self-care because of advanced age or physical or mental disease, disorder or defect.   [PL 2015, c. 306, §2 (NEW).]
C. "Undue influence" has the same meaning as in section 109, subsection 4.   [PL 2019, c. 543, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 543, §3 (AMD).]
3.
[PL 2005, c. 431, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 110, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 111, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 431, §1 (RPR). PL 2015, c. 306, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 543, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §556. Incest

§556. Incest
1.
A person is guilty of incest if the person is at least 18 years of age and:
A. Engages in sexual intercourse with another person who the actor knows is related to the actor within the 2nd degree of consanguinity. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §70 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. Violates paragraph A and, at the time of the incest, the person has 2 or more prior Maine 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. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §25 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 476, §25 (AMD).]
1-A.
It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that, at the time the actor engaged in sexual intercourse with the other person, the actor was legally married to the other person.
[PL 1989, c. 401, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).]
1-B.
As used in this section "sexual intercourse" means any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ. Emission is not required.
[PL 1989, c. 401, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
1-C.
As used in this section, "related to the actor within the 2nd degree of consanguinity" has the following meanings.
A. When the actor is a woman, it means the other person is her father, grandfather, son, grandson, brother, brother's son, sister's son, father's brother or mother's brother.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §71 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. When this actor is a man, it means the other person is his mother, grandmother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, brother's daughter, sister's daughter, father's sister or mother's sister.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §71 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
[PL 2001, c. 383, §71 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
2.
[PL 2001, c. 383, §72 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §72 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §57 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 401, §A7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 451, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §§70-72 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 23: OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY › 17-A §557. Other defenses

§557. Other defenses
For the purposes of this chapter, a person who in good faith provides treatment for a child or dependent person by spiritual means through prayer may not for that reason alone be determined to have knowingly endangered the welfare of that child or dependent person.   [PL 2005, c. 373, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 110, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 373, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §601. Scope of chapter

§601. Scope of chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the giving or receiving of campaign contributions made for the purpose of defraying the costs of a political campaign. No person shall be convicted of an offense solely on the evidence that a campaign contribution was made, and that an appointment or nomination was subsequently made by the person to whose campaign or political party the contribution was made.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §602. Bribery in official and political matters

§602. Bribery in official and political matters
1.
A person is guilty of bribery in official and political matters if:
A. He promises, offers, or gives any pecuniary benefit to another with the intention of influencing the other's action, decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, nomination or other exercise of discretion as a public servant, party official or voter;   [PL 1981, c. 349, §1 (AMD).]
B. Being a public servant, party official, candidate for electoral office or voter, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another knowing or believing the other's purpose to be as described in paragraph A, or fails to report to a law enforcement officer that he has been offered or promised a pecuniary benefit in violation of paragraph A; or   [PL 1983, c. 583, §8 (AMD).]
C. That person promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit to another with the intention of obtaining the other's signature on an absentee ballot under Title 21‑A, chapter 9, subchapter IV, or referendum petition under Title 21‑A, chapter 11, or that person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another knowing or believing the other's purpose is to obtain that person's signature on an absentee ballot or referendum petition, or fails to report to a law enforcement officer that the person has been offered or promised a pecuniary benefit in violation of this paragraph.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).]
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).]
2.
As used in this section and other sections of this chapter, the following definitions apply.
A. A person is a "candidate for electoral office" upon his public announcement of his candidacy.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Party official" means any person holding any post in a political party whether by election, appointment or otherwise.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Pecuniary benefit" means any advantage in the form of money, property, commercial interest or anything else, the primary significance of which is economic gain; it does not include economic advantage applicable to the public generally, such as tax reduction or increased prosperity generally. "Pecuniary benefit" does not include the following:
(1) A meal, if the meal is provided by industry or special interest organizations as part of an informational program presented to a group of public servants;
(2) A meal, if the meal is a prayer breakfast or a meal served during a meeting to establish a prayer breakfast; or
(3) A subscription to a newspaper, news magazine or other news publication.   [RR 1997, c. 1, §12 (COR).]
[RR 1997, c. 1, §12 (COR).]
3.
Bribery in official and political matters is a Class C crime.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 349, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 583, §8 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A47 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 396, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 33, §3 (AMD). RR 1997, c. 1, §12 (COR). PL 1997, c. 223, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §A22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §603. Improper influence

§603. Improper influence
1.
A person is guilty of improper influence if he:
A. Threatens any harm to a public servant, party official or voter with the purpose of influencing his action, decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote or other exercise of discretion;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Privately addresses to any public servant who has or will have an official discretion in a judicial or administrative proceeding any representation, argument or other communication with the intention of influencing that discretion on the basis of considerations other than those authorized by law; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. Being a public servant or party official, fails to report to a law enforcement officer conduct designed to influence him in violation of paragraphs A or B.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
"Harm" means any disadvantage or injury, pecuniary or otherwise, including disadvantage or injury to any other person or entity in whose welfare the public servant, party official or voter is interested.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Improper influence is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §604. Improper compensation for past action

§604. Improper compensation for past action
1.
A person is guilty of improper compensation for past action if:
A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or for having violated his duty; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit, acceptance of which would be a violation of paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Improper compensation for past action is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §605. Improper gifts to public servants

§605. Improper gifts to public servants
1.
A person is guilty of improper gifts to public servants if:
A. Being a public servant that person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from a person if the public servant knows or reasonably should know that the purpose of the donor in making the gift is to influence the public servant in the performance of the public servant's official duties or vote, or is intended as a reward for action on the part of the public servant; or   [PL 1999, c. 149, §1 (AMD).]
B. He knowingly gives, offers, or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 149, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Improper gifts to public servants is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 149, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §606. Improper compensation for services

§606. Improper compensation for services
1.
A person is guilty of improper compensation for services if:
A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that he has or is likely to have an official discretion to exercise; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit, knowing that it is prohibited by paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Improper compensation for services is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §607. Purchase of public office

§607. Purchase of public office
1.
A person is guilty of purchase of public office if:
A. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Purchase of public office is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §608. Official oppression

§608. Official oppression
1.
A person is guilty of official oppression if, being a public servant and acting with the intention to benefit himself or another or to harm another, he knowingly commits an unauthorized act which purports to be an act of his office, or knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Official oppression is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES › 17-A §609. Misuse of information

§609. Misuse of information
1.
A person is guilty of misuse of information if, being a public servant and knowing that official action is contemplated, or acting in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:
A. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by such official action or information;   [RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
2.
Misuse of information is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 27: ROBBERY › 17-A §651. Robbery

§651. Robbery
1.
A person is guilty of robbery if the person commits or attempts to commit theft and at the time of the person's actions:
A. The actor recklessly inflicts bodily injury on another. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;   [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
B. The actor threatens to use force against any person present or otherwise intentionally or knowingly places any person present in fear of the imminent use of force with the intent:
(1) To prevent or overcome resistance to the taking of the property, or to the retention of the property immediately after the taking; or
(2) To compel the person in control of the property to give it up or to engage in other conduct that aids in the taking or carrying away of the property.
Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;   [PL 2017, c. 157, §1 (AMD).]
C. The actor uses physical force on another with the intent specified in paragraph B, subparagraph (1) or (2). Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime;   [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
D. The actor intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury on another. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
E. The actor is armed with a dangerous weapon in the course of a robbery as defined in paragraphs A through D or knows that the accomplice is so armed. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §73 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
[PL 2017, c. 157, §1 (AMD).]
2.
[PL 2001, c. 383, §74 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §73 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §§73,74 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 157, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 27: ROBBERY › 17-A §652. Robbery (REPEALED)

§652. Robbery
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §74 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §701. Definitions

§701. Definitions
As used in sections 702 and 703:   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
1.
A person "falsely alters" a written instrument when, without the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, he changes a written instrument, whether it be in complete or incomplete form, by means of erasure, obliteration, deletion, insertion of new matter, transposition of matter, or in any other manner, so that such instrument in its thus altered form appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic creation of, or fully authorized by, its ostensible holder, author, maker or drawer;
[PL 1975, c. 740, §75 (AMD).]
2.
A person "falsely completes" a written instrument when, by adding, inserting or changing matter, he transforms an incomplete written instrument into a complete one, without the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, so that such complete instrument appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic creation of, or fully authorized by, its ostensible author, maker or drawer;
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3.
A person "falsely makes" a written instrument when he makes or draws a complete written instrument in its entirety, or an incomplete written instrument, which purports to be an authentic creation of its ostensible author, maker or drawer, but which is not such, either because the ostensible maker or drawer is fictitious or because, if real, he did not authorize the making or drawing thereof;
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
4.
"Written instrument" includes any token, coin, stamp, seal, badge, trademark, credit card, absentee ballot application, absentee ballot envelope, medical drug prescription form, other evidence or symbol of value, right, privilege or identification, and any paper, document or other written instrument containing written or printed matter or its equivalent;
[PL 2001, c. 419, §1 (AMD).]
5.
"Complete written instrument" means a written instrument which purports to be a genuine written instrument fully drawn with respect to every essential feature thereof; and
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
6.
"Incomplete written instrument" means a written instrument which contains some matter by way of content or authentication but which requires additional matter in order to render it a complete written instrument.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §75 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 436, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 419, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §702. Aggravated forgery

§702. Aggravated forgery
1.
A person is guilty of aggravated forgery if, with intent to defraud or deceive another person or government, he falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters or possesses such an instrument, and the instrument is:
A. Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental instrumentality;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Part of an issue of stocks, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against an organization or its property;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. A will, codicil or other instrument providing for the disposition of property after death;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
D. A public record or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in or with a public office or public employee; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
E. [PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (RP).]
[PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Aggravated forgery is a Class B crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §76 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §704. Possession of forgery devices

§704. Possession of forgery devices
1.
A person is guilty of possession of forgery devices if:
A. He makes or possesses with knowledge of its character, any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in committing aggravated forgery or forgery; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, or article capable of or adaptable to use in committing an aggravated forgery or forgery, with the intent to use it himself, or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of committing aggravated forgery or forgery.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Possession of forgery devices is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §705. Criminal simulation

§705. Criminal simulation
1.
A person is guilty of criminal simulation if:
A. With intent to defraud, the person makes or alters any property so that it appears to have an age, rarity, quality, composition, source or authorship that it does not in fact possess or, with knowledge of its true character and with intent to defraud, the person transfers or possesses property so simulated. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
B. In return for a pecuniary benefit:
(1) The person authors, prepares, writes, sells, transfers or possesses with intent to sell or transfer, an essay, term paper or other manuscript knowing that it will be, or believing that it probably will be, submitted by another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or
(2) The person takes an examination for another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
C. The person knowingly makes, gives or exhibits a false pedigree in writing of any animal. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
D. With intent to defraud and to prevent identification:
(1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing identification number, mark or symbol upon any automobile, snowmobile, outboard motor, motorboat, aircraft or any other vehicle or upon any machine or other object, other than a firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or
(2) The person possesses any such object or any such item after that number has been altered, removed or obscured. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
E. With intent to defraud or to prevent identification:
(1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's make, model or serial number on any firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or
(2) The person possesses a firearm altered as set out in subparagraph (1) or intentionally or knowingly transports any such firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
2.
[PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 129 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §706. Suppressing recordable instrument

§706. Suppressing recordable instrument
1.
A person is guilty of suppressing a recordable instrument if, with intent to defraud anyone, he falsifies, destroys, removes or conceals any will, deed, mortgage, security instrument or other writing for which the law provides public recording, whether or not it is in fact recorded.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Suppressing a recordable instrument is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §706-A. Falsely filing a recordable instrument

§706-A. Falsely filing a recordable instrument
1.
A person is guilty of falsely filing a recordable instrument if, with intent to defraud, harass or intimidate, the person files or causes to be filed a will, deed, mortgage, security instrument or other writing for which the law provides public recording, knowing or believing the writing to be false or without legal authority.
[PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Falsely filing a recordable instrument is a Class D crime.
[PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §707. Falsifying private records

§707. Falsifying private records
1.
A person is guilty of falsifying private records if, with intent to defraud any person, he:
A. Makes a false entry in the records of an organization, or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true entry in the records of an organization; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. Omits to make a true entry in the records of an organization in violation of a duty to do so which he knows to be imposed on him by statute; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
D. Prevents the making of a true entry or causes the omission thereof in the records of an organization.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Falsifying private records is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES › 17-A §707-A. Falsifying health care records

§707-A. Falsifying health care records
1.
A person is guilty of falsifying health care records if, with intent to deceive any person or governmental entity, the person:
A. Makes, or causes to be made, a false material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider;   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
B. Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider;   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
C. Knowingly omits to make a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider in violation of a duty to do so that is imposed by statute, standard of care or regulatory provision; or   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
D. Prevents the making of a true material entry or causes the omission of a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Supplementation of information or correction of an error in health care records in a manner that reasonably discloses that the supplementation or correction was performed and that does not conceal or alter prior entries is not a violation of this section.
[PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime, except as provided in subsection 4.
[PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Falsifying health care records is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of this section causes serious bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of any person.
[PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
5.
As used in this section, the following definitions apply.
A. "Health care provider" means a hospital, clinic, nursing home or other facility in which skilled nursing care or medical services are prescribed by or performed under the general direction of persons licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry or surgery in this State and that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the laws of this State.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Health care record" means a record that relates to an individual's physical, mental or behavioral condition, personal or family medical history or medical treatment or the health care provided to that individual.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Material" means capable of altering the course or outcome of any subsequent reliance on the health care record.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §751. Obstructing government administration

§751. Obstructing government administration
1.
A person is guilty of obstructing government administration if the person intentionally interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function.
[PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD).]
2.
This section does not apply to:
A. Refusal by a person to submit to an arrest or detention;   [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
B. Escape by a person from official custody, as defined in section 755; or   [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
C. Intentional interference by a person under Title 21‑A, section 674, subsection 2, paragraph E.   [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
3.
Obstructing government administration is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 351, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention (REPEALED)

§751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 351, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 128, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 449, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §751-B. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention

§751-B. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention
1.
A person is guilty of refusing to submit to arrest or detention if, with the intent to hinder, delay or prevent a law enforcement officer from effecting the arrest or detention of that person, the person:
A. Refuses to stop on request or signal of a law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]
B. Uses physical force against the law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]
C. Creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to the law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]
2.
It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person reasonably believed that the person attempting to effect the arrest or detention was not a law enforcement officer. It is a defense to prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A that the law enforcement officer acted unlawfully in attempting to effect the arrest or detention.
[PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752. Assault on an officer (REPEALED)

§752. Assault on an officer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §§80,81 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 656, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752-A. Assault on an officer

§752-A. Assault on an officer
1.
A person is guilty of assault on an officer if:
A. He intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of his official duties; or   [PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).]
B. While in custody pursuant to an arrest or pursuant to a court order, the person commits an assault on a corrections officer, corrections supervisor or another member of the staff of an institution while the staff member is performing official duties. As used in this paragraph "assault" means the crime defined in section 207, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).]
[PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).]
2.
[PL 1997, c. 67, §1 (RP).]
3.
Assault on an officer is a Class C crime.
[PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 408, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 67, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs

§752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs
1.
A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement dog if the person intentionally or knowingly:
A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]
B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]
2.
For the purposes of this section, a dog is certified for law enforcement use if the State has certified that the dog has satisfactorily completed requisite training for one or more law enforcement purposes.
[PL 1989, c. 446, §2 (NEW).]
3.
[PL 2001, c. 383, §83 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 446, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§82,83 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752-C. Assault on an emergency medical services person

§752-C. Assault on an emergency medical services person
1.
A person is guilty of assault on an emergency medical services person if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a person licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 2‑B while that licensee is providing emergency medical care regardless of the location where the emergency medical care is provided.
[PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (AMD).]
2.
[PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (RP).]
3.
Assault on an emergency medical services person is a Class C crime.
[PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 470, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 471, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 455, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses

§752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses
1.
A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement horse if the person intentionally or knowingly:
A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables a horse that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).]
B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats a horse that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE › Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES › Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION › 17-A §752-E. Assault on a firefighter

§752-E. Assault on a firefighter
1.
A person is guilty of assault on a firefighter if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a firefighter while the firefighter is providing emergency services.
[PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).]
2.
As used in this section, "firefighter" means a municipal firefighter or volunteer firefighter as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsections 2 and 4, respectively. As used in this section, "provide emergency services" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 1‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).]
3.
Assault on a firefighter is a Class C crime.
[PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).