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The Bureau of Parks and Lands: [1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]

Jurisdiction. Has jurisdiction, custody and control over and responsibility for managing:
1. All state parks and historic sites and national parks that are controlled and managed by the State, except Baxter State Park; [2001, c. 604, §2 (AMD).]
2. Public reserved lands, nonreserved public lands, submerged lands and intertidal lands; [2001, c. 604, §2 (AMD).]
3. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway; and [2001, c. 604, §2 (NEW).]
4. Public boating facilities acquired or constructed and maintained pursuant to subchapter IX. [2001, c. 604, §2 (NEW).]
Consultant services. Shall employ or retain expert and professional consultants, contract for research and development projects and make grants as it determines necessary within the limits of funds available and consistent with the purposes of this chapter;[ 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW) .]
Lifeguard training. Shall oversee the existing lifeguard training being conducted by the Lifeguard Academy. The training procedures must be in compliance with the guidelines for open-water lifeguard training promulgated by the United States Lifesaving Association;[ 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW) .]
Cooperative agreements. Is authorized and empowered, with the consent of the commissioner, to enter into agreements with the Federal Government and other agencies and organizations that will promote the objectives of its enabling laws;[ 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW) .]
Distribution of information. At the expense of the State, may cause copies of sections or parts of sections of this chapter and of other laws of the State relating to the administration of public lands to be printed and freely distributed. The bureau may prepare tracts or circulars of information on the administration of public lands, which must be available for distribution; and[ 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV) .]
Rules. From time to time shall adopt, amend, repeal and enforce reasonable rules necessary to carry out the duties assigned to it, including, but not limited to, rules:
1. For the protection and preservation of state parks, historic sites, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, public boating facilities owned or managed by the bureau, submerged lands, public reserved lands and nonreserved public lands; [2001, c. 604, §3 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
2. For the protection and safety of the public; [2001, c. 604, §3 (AMD).]
3. For observance of the conditions and restrictions, expressed in deeds of trust or otherwise, of the state parks, historic sites, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, public boating facilities owned or managed by the bureau, submerged lands, public reserved lands and nonreserved public lands of the State and of monuments thereon; and[2001, c. 604, §3 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV).]
4. For preservation of the natural beauty, historic integrity and character of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. [2001, c. 604, §3 (NEW).]
All rules of the bureau must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.[ 2001, c. 604, §3 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV) .]
Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection 6 or any other rule-making authority, the bureau may not adopt rules that prohibit the following persons from carrying a concealed handgun in the buildings or parts of buildings and other public property that are under the bureau’s jurisdiction:
1. A person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun has been issued under Title 25, chapter 252. The person must have in that person's possession the valid permit; [2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]
2. A person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun has been issued by another state if a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued from that state has been granted reciprocity under Title 25, chapter 252. The person must have in that person's possession the valid permit; [2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]
3. An authorized federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the performance of that officer's official duties; [2011, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]
4. A qualified law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 United States Code, Section 926B. The law enforcement officer must have in that law enforcement officer's possession photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency by which the person is employed as a law enforcement officer; and [2011, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]
5. A qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 United States Code, Section 926C. The retired law enforcement officer must have in the retired law enforcement officer's possession:
  1. Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer that indicates that the person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person carries the concealed handgun, been tested or otherwise found by the agency to meet the standards established by the agency for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a handgun of the same type as the concealed handgun; or
  2. Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer and a certification issued by the state in which the person resides that indicates that the person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person carries the concealed handgun, been tested or otherwise found by that state to meet the standards established by that state for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a handgun of the same type as the concealed handgun. [2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).][ 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV); 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY: 1997, c. 678, §13 (NEW). 2001, c. 604, §§2,3 (AMD). 2011, c. 394, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24 (REV). 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).

Shooting or discharge of firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow over or near public paved way. A person may not:
1. Shoot at any wild animal or wild bird from any public paved way or within 10 feet of the edge of the pavement of the public paved way or from within the right-of-way of any controlled access highway; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2. Discharge any firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow over a public paved way; or [2013, c. 538, §25 (AMD).]
3. Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A or B, except as otherwise provided in this Part. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
This subsection does not prohibit a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon from possessing that weapon on or near a public paved way as long as it is not used for shooting at wild animals or wild birds or discharged in violation of this subsection.
[ 2013, c. 538, §25 (AMD) .]
Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.

[ 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §139 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY: 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, §B139 (AMD). 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). 2005, c. 477, §7 (AMD). 2013, c. 538, §25 (AMD).

Prohibition. A person may not:
1. Unless a relevant municipal ordinance provides otherwise and except as provided in subsections 3 and 4 and sections 12401 and 12402, discharge a firearm, including a muzzle-loading firearm, or crossbow or cause a projectile to pass as a result of that discharge within 100 yards of a building or residential dwelling without the permission of the owner or, in the owner's absence, of an adult occupant of that building or dwelling authorized to act on behalf of the owner; or [2013, c. 538, §26 (AMD).]
2. Possess a wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of this subsection, except as otherwise provided in this Part. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a person from killing or taking a wild animal in accordance with sections 12401 and 12402.

For purposes of this section, "building" means any residential, commercial, retail, educational, religious or farm structure that is designed to be occupied by people or domesticated animals or is being used to shelter machines or harvested crops.

For purposes of this section, "projectile" means a bullet, pellet, shot, shell, ball, bolt or other object propelled or launched from a firearm or crossbow.
[ 2013, c. 538, §26 (AMD) .]
Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
Target practice; crossbow. Unless otherwise prohibited, a landowner or the landowner’s invitee may discharge a crossbow for recreational target practice purposes on the landowner’s property within 100 yards of a building or residential dwelling without the permission of the owner of that building or dwelling. Nothing in this subsection authorizes a landowner or the landowner’s invitee to cause a projectile discharged from a crossbow to enter property owned by another person.
Sport shooting ranges. Unless otherwise prohibited, a person may discharge a firearm on a sport shooting range as defined in Title 30-A, section 3011, subsection 1 that is within 100 yards of a building if the sport shooting range was established and in regular operation prior to the erection of the building.

[ 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §140 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY: 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 527, §1 (AMD). 2003, c. 527, §2 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, §B140 (AMD). 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C1,6 (AFF). 2005, c. 477, §8 (AMD). 2009, c. 340, §14 (AMD). RR 2013, c. 1, §26 (COR). 2013, c. 215, §1 (AMD). 2013, c. 538, §26 (AMD). 2015, c. 71, §1 (AMD) 2019 LD70 §1-2

Except as provided in section 12404, subsection 6, paragraph C, a person may not, while on a hunting trip or in the pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently shoot and wound or kill any domestic animal, including, but not limited to, a dog, cat or domestic bird. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY: 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). 2015, LD275, §1 (AMD).

Prohibited act. A person may not use any firearm other than a shotgun in the Town of Southport or the islands within the confines of the Town of Southport.
[ 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §141 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]
Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
1. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2007, c. 463, §5 (AMD).]
2. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §141 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

[ 2007, c. 463, §5 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY: 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, §B141 (RPR). 2007, c. 463, §5 (AMD).

Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 10001, subsection 21.
2. "Rental agreement" means an agreement, written or oral, and valid rules and regulations embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit and premises.
3. "Subsidized apartment" means a rental unit for which the landlord receives rental assistance payments under a rental assistance agreement administered by the United States Department of Agriculture under the multifamily housing rental assistance program under Title V of the federal Housing Act of 1949 or receives housing assistance payments under a housing assistance payment contract administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the housing choice voucher program, the new construction program, the substantial rehabilitation program or the moderate rehabilitation program under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. "Subsidized apartment" does not include owner-occupied housing accommodations of 4 units or fewer.
Prohibition or restriction on firearms prohibited. A rental agreement for a subsidized apartment may not contain a provision or impose a rule that requires a person to agree, as a condition of tenancy, to a prohibition or restriction on the lawful ownership, use or possession of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition within the tenant's specific rental unit. A landlord may impose reasonable restrictions related to the possession, use or transport of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition within common areas as long as those restrictions do not circumvent the purpose of this subsection. A tenant shall exercise reasonable care in the storage of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition.
Damages; attorney's fees. If a landlord brings an action to enforce a provision or rule prohibited under subsection 2, a tenant, tenant's household member or guest may recover actual damages sustained by that tenant, tenant's household member or guest and reasonable attorney's fees.
Immunity. Except in cases of willful, reckless or gross negligence, a landlord is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage or other damages resulting from or arising out of an occurrence involving a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition that the landlord is required to allow on the property under this section.
Exception. This section does not apply to any prohibition or restriction that is required by federal or state law, rule or regulation.

(2016 c. 455)

Possession prohibited. A person may not own, possess or have under that person's control a firearm, unless that person has obtained a permit under this section, if that person:
1. A-1. Has been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity of committing:
  1. A crime in this State that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more;
  2. A crime under the laws of the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
  3. A crime under the laws of any other state that, in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year. This subparagraph does not include a crime under the laws of another state that is classified by the laws of that state as a misdemeanor and is punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less;
  4. A crime under the laws of any other state that, in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, does not come within subparagraph (3) but is elementally substantially similar to a crime in this State that is punishable by a term of imprisonment for one year or more; or
  5. A crime under the laws of the United States, this State or any other state or the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot Nation in a proceeding in which the prosecuting authority was required to plead and prove that the person committed the crime with the use of:
    1. A firearm against a person; or
    2. Any other dangerous weapon; [2007, c. 194, §1 (AMD).]
3. Has been adjudicated in this State or under the laws of the United States or any other state to have engaged in conduct as a juvenile that, if committed by an adult, would have been a disqualifying conviction:
  1. Under paragraph A-1, subparagraphs (1) to (4) and bodily injury to another person was threatened or resulted; or
  3. Under paragraph A-1, subparagraph (5); [2007, c. 670, §4 (AMD).]
4. Is subject to an order of a court of the United States or a state, territory, commonwealth or tribe that restrains that person from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 921(a), of that person or a child of the intimate partner of that person, or from engaging in other conduct that would place the intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the intimate partner or the child, except that this paragraph applies only to a court order that was issued after a hearing for which that person received actual notice and at which that person had the opportunity to participate and that:
  1. Includes a finding that the person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner or a child; or
  2. By its terms, explicitly prohibits the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against an intimate partner or a child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury; or [2007, c. 670, §5 (AMD).]
5. Has been:
  1. Committed involuntarily to a hospital pursuant to an order of the District Court under Title 34-B, section 3864 because the person was found to present a likelihood of serious harm, as defined under Title 34-B, section 3801, subsection 4-A, paragraphs A to C;
  2. Found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity with respect to a criminal charge; or
  3. Found not competent to stand trial with respect to a criminal charge. [2009, c. 651, §1 (AMD).]
  E-1. (TEXT EFFECTIVE 7/1/20) Is currently a restricted person under Title 34‑B, section 3862‑A, subsection 2 or subsection 6, paragraph D except that the prohibition applies to possession and control, and not ownership. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;
  
  E-2. (TEXT EFFECTIVE 7/1/20) Has been ordered to participate in a progressive treatment program pursuant to Title 34‑B, section 3873‑A and, as part of that order, directed not to possess a dangerous weapon pursuant to Title 34‑B, section 3873‑A, subsection 7‑A for the duration of the treatment program, except that the prohibition applies to possession and control, and not ownership. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;
  
  For the purposes of this subsection, a person is deemed to have been convicted upon the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict or finding of guilty, or of the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction.
  
  In the case of a deferred disposition, unless the person is alleged to have committed one or more of the offenses listed in section 1023, subsection 4, paragraph B-1, a person is deemed to have been convicted when the court imposes the sentence. In the case of a deferred disposition for a person alleged to have committed one or more of the offenses listed in section 1023, subsection 4, paragraph B-1, that person may not possess a firearm beginning at the start of the deferred disposition period.
  
  For the purposes of this subsection, a person is deemed to have been found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity upon the acceptance of a plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity or a verdict or finding of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, or of the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction.
  
  [ 2009, c. 651, §1 (AMD); 2014, c. 519, §1 (AMD)]
6. Is a fugitive from justice. For the purposes of this paragraph, "fugitive from justice" has the same meaning as in section 201, subsection 4;
7. Is an unlawful user of or is addicted to any controlled substance and as a result is prohibited from possession of a firearm under 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(3);
8. Is an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States or who was admitted under a nonimmigrant visa and who is prohibited from possession of a firearm under 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(5);
9. Has been discharged from the United States Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; or
10. Has, having been a citizen of the United States, renounced that person's citizenship.
1-A. Limited prohibition for nonviolent juvenile offenses. A person who has been adjudicated in this State or under the laws of the United States or any other state to have engaged in conduct as a juvenile that, if committed by an adult, would have been a disqualifying conviction under subsection 1, paragraph A-1 or subsection 1-B, paragraph A but is not an adjudication under subsection 1, paragraph C or an adjudication under subsection 1-B, paragraph B in which bodily injury to another person was threatened or resulted may not own or have in that person's possession or control a firearm for a period of 3 years following completion of any disposition imposed or until that person reaches 18 years of age, whichever is later.

[ 2007, c. 194, §2 (AMD); 2015, c. 287, §4 (AMD).]

1-B. Prohibition for domestic violence offenses. A person may not own, possess or have under that person's control a firearm if that person:
1. Has been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity of committing:
  1. A Class D crime in this State in violation of Title 17-A, section 207-A, 209-A, 210-B, 210-C or 211-A; or
  2. A crime under the laws of the United States or any other state that in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction is elementally substantially similar to a crime in subparagraph (1); or
2. Has been adjudicated in this State or under the laws of the United States or any other state to have engaged in conduct as a juvenile that, if committed by an adult, would have been a disqualifying conviction under this subsection.
Except as provided in subsection 1-A, the prohibition created by this subsection for a conviction or adjudication of an offense listed in paragraph A or B expires 5 years from the date the person is finally discharged from the sentence imposed as a result of the conviction or adjudication if that person has no subsequent criminal convictions during that 5-year period. If a person is convicted of a subsequent crime within the 5-year period, the 5-year period starts anew from the date of the subsequent conviction. In the case of a deferred disposition, the 5-year period begins at the start of the deferred disposition period. If, at the conclusion of the deferred disposition period, the court grants the State's motion to allow a person to withdraw the plea and the State dismisses the charge that gave rise to the prohibition with prejudice, the 5-year period terminates.

For the purposes of this subsection, a person is deemed to have been convicted or adjudicated upon the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict or finding of guilty, or of the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction.

For the purposes of this subsection, a person is deemed to have been found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity upon the acceptance of a plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity or a verdict or finding of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, or of the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction.

The provisions of this subsection apply only to a person convicted, adjudicated or placed on deferred disposition on or after the effective date of this subsection.

[ 2015, c. 287, §5 .]
Application after 5 years. A person subject to the provisions of subsection 1, 12 paragraph A-1, subparagraphs (1) to (4) or paragraph C as a result of a conviction or adjudication may, after the expiration of 5 years from the date that the person is finally discharged from the sentences imposed as a result of the conviction or adjudication, apply to the Office of the Governor for a permit to carry a firearm subject to subsection 4. That person may not be issued a permit to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection is valid for 4 years from the date of issue unless sooner revoked for cause by the Governor. For purposes of this subsection, "firearm" does not include a firearm defined under 18 United States Code, Section 921(a)(3).
Contents. An application under subsection 2 must be on a form prepared by the Office of the Governor. The application must include the following: the applicant's full name; all aliases; date and place of birth; place of legal residence; occupation; make, model and serial number of the firearm sought to be possessed; date, place and nature of conviction; sentence imposed; place of incarceration; name and address of probation or parole officer; date of discharge or release from prison or jail or termination of probation, supervised release for sex offenders, parole or administrative release; the reason for the request; and any other information determined by the Governor to be of assistance. The application must be accompanied by certified or attested copies of the indictment, information or complaint, judgment and commitment and discharge that are the subject of the conviction.
Notification, objection and decision. Upon receipt of an application, the Office of the Governor shall determine if the application is in proper form. If the application is proper, the Governor shall within 30 days notify in writing the sentencing or presiding judge, the Attorney General, the district attorney for the county where the applicant resides, the district attorney for the county where the conviction occurred, the law enforcement agency that investigated the crime, the chief of police and sheriff in the municipality and county where the crime occurred and the chief of police and sheriff in the municipality where the applicant resides as of the filing of the application. The Governor may direct any appropriate investigation to be carried out.
1. If, within 30 days of the sending of notice, a person notified objects in writing to the Governor regarding the initial issuance of a permit and provides the reason for the objection, the Governor may not issue a permit. The reason for the objection must be communicated in writing to the Govenor in order for it to be the sole basis for denial. [2009, c. 503, §2 (NEW).]
2. If, within 30 days of the sending of notice, a person notified objects in writing, including the reason for the objection, to the Governor regarding a 2nd or subsequent issuance of a permit, the Governor shall take the objection and its reason into consideration when determining whether to issue a 2nd or subsequent permit to the applicant, but need not deny the issuance of a permit based on an objection alone. [2009, c. 503, §2 (NEW).]
The Governor may deny any application for a permit even if no objection is filed.

[ 2009, c. 503, §2 (AMD) .]

4-A. Application for relief. Except as otherwise provided, a person subject to the federal prohibition against possession of firearms pursuant to 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(4) as a result of being adjudicated a mental defective may, after the expiration of 5 years from the date of final discharge from commitment, apply to the commissioner for relief from the disability.

Relief is not available under this subsection for a person found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity or incompetent to stand trial in a criminal case or a person adjudged by a Probate Court to lack the capacity to contract or manage the person's own affairs.
1. An application under this subsection must be on a form developed by the commissioner. The application must include the applicant's full name; all aliases; date and place of birth; place of legal residence; occupation; make and model of the firearm sought to be possessed; reason for the request; date, place and docket number of commitment; name of institution to which applicant was committed; names of providers that provided mental health treatment for the applicant; date of discharge from commitment; release for all mental health records; and any other information determined by the commissioner to be of assistance. The application must be accompanied by certified or attested copies of the commitment from which the applicant seeks relief and the report of an independent psychologist or psychiatrist licensed to practice in this State specifically addressing the factors set forth in paragraph E. The commissioner may establish a roster of psychologists and psychiatrists qualified and interested in doing these evaluations. The psychologist or psychiatrist must be available for cross-examination. The psychologist or psychiatrist listed on the roster is an employee for the purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act for evaluations under this paragraph. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
2. The commissioner has the independent authority to establish the following, to be paid by the applicant:
  1. Application fee; and
  2. Fees for evaluations required by paragraph A. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
3. Upon receipt of a completed application, the commissioner shall notify persons who received notice of the commitment pursuant to Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (2) and the district attorney, chief of police and sheriff in the municipality and county where the applicant resides of the filing of the application, with a request to provide to the commissioner any information relevant to the factors in paragraph E. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
4. Upon receipt of a completed application, the commissioner shall review the application and determine whether the person has made a prima facie showing of the elements of paragraph E. If the commissioner determines that the person has made a prima facie showing, the commissioner shall schedule a hearing. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
5. The burden of proof is on the applicant to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that the circumstances that led to the involuntary commitment to a hospital have changed, that the applicant is not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that granting the application for relief will not be contrary to the public interest. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
6. If the commissioner finds by clear and convincing evidence that the circumstances that led to the involuntary commitment have changed, that the applicant is not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that granting the application for relief will not be contrary to the public interest, the commissioner may grant relief. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as indicated in this paragraph, all applications for relief pursuant to this subsection and documents made a part of the application, refusals and any information of record collected by the commissioner during the process of determining whether an applicant qualifies for relief are confidential and may not be made available for public inspection or copying unless:
  1. The applicant waives this confidentiality in writing or on the record of any hearing; or
  2. A court of record so orders. Proceedings relating to the grant or denial of relief are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13.
  The commissioner shall make a permanent record, in the form of a summary, of the final decision regarding each application. The summary must include the name of the applicant and indicate whether the application for relief was granted or denied. The information contained in this summary is available for public inspection. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
8. An applicant may appeal the denial of an application for relief under this subsection within 30 days of receipt of the written notice of decision by filing a complaint in the District Court for de novo review in the district where the Department of Public Safety has its principal office. Hearings are closed unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. A party aggrieved by a decision of the District Court may not appeal as of right. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of the appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule. [2007, c. 670, §9 (NEW); 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF).]
  [ 2011, c. 541, §1 (AMD) .]
Appeal. Any person to whom a permit under subsection 2 has been denied may file a petition for review pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7.
[ 2007, c. 670, §10 (AMD) .]
Filing fee. The commissioner may establish a reasonable filing fee not to exceed $25 to defray costs of processing applications.
[ 1977, c. 225, §2 (NEW) .]
Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A. [2001, c. 549, §4 (NEW).]
2. "Not criminally responsible by reason of insanity" has the same meaning as used in section 103 and any comparable finding under the laws of the United States or any other state. [2005, c. 527, §4 (AMD).]
3. "State" means the State of Maine and "state" means any other state of the United States and includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the possessions of the United States. [2001, c. 549, §4 (NEW).]
4. "Use of a dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph A. [2001, c. 549, §4 (NEW).]
5. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee. [2007, c. 670, §11 (NEW).]
  [ 2007, c. 670, §11 (AMD) .]
Penalty. A violation of subsection 1, paragraph A-1 or C is a Class C crime. A violation of subsection 1, paragraph D or E is a Class D crime. A violation of subsection 1-A by a person at least 18 years of age is a Class C crime.
[ 2007, c. 670, §12 (AMD) .]
Prima facie evidence. Notwithstanding any other law or rule of evidence, a copy of a court abstract provided by a court to the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification pursuant to Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 12, if certified by the custodian of the records of that bureau, or the custodian's designee, is admissible in a criminal prosecution brought pursuant to this section as prima facie evidence that the person identified in the abstract has been involuntarily committed by the court issuing the abstract and has been provided the notice required in Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 5, paragraph A-1 and Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 13.
[ 2007, c. 670, §13 (NEW) .]
Subpoena power. The commissioner is authorized to issue a subpoena in the name of the commissioner in accordance with Title 5, section 9060, except that this authority applies to any stage of an investigation under this section and is not limited to an adjudicatory hearing. If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the commissioner, the Attorney General may petition the Superior Court in the county where the refusal occurred to find the witness in contempt. The Attorney General shall cause to be served on that witness an order requiring the witness to appear before the Superior Court to show cause why the witness should not be adjudged in contempt. The court shall, in a summary manner, hear the evidence and, if it is such as to warrant the court in doing so, punish that witness in the same manner and to the same extent as for contempt committed before the Superior Court or with reference to the process of the Superior Court.
[ 2007, c. 670, §14 (NEW) .]
Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules to implement the provisions of subsections 2 to 4-A. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[ 2007, c. 670, §15 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1965, c. 327, §2 (AMD). 1977, c. 225, §2 (RPR). 1977, c. 564, §§72,73 (AMD). 1985, c. 478, §1 (AMD). 1989, c. 917, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 368, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 368, §§2,3 (AMD). 1997, c. 334, §§1-3 (AMD). 1997, c. 462, §1 (AMD). 1997, c. 683, §B8 (AMD). 2001, c. 549, §§2-5 (AMD). 2005, c. 419, §§7-10 (AMD). 2005, c. 419, §12 (AFF). 2005, c. 527, §§2-5 (AMD). 2007, c. 194, §§1-4 (AMD). 2007, c. 670, §§4-15 (AMD). 2007, c. 670, §24 (AFF). 2009, c. 503, §1, 2 (AMD). 2009, c. 651, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 541, §1 (AMD). 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §5 (AMD). 2015, c. 287, §§3-5. (AMD) 2017 LD1332 Sec. 1 (AMD) 2017 LD1585 §1-3 (AMD) 2018 LD1091 Part 1 Sec. A-1 (AMD) 2018 LD1894 Sec. 25 (AMD) 2019 LD1811 Sec. C-2

The State is not required to negate any facts expressly designated as a "defense," or any exception, exclusion or authorization that is set out in the statute defining the crime by proof at trial, unless the existence of the defense, exception, exclusion or authorization is in issue as a result of evidence admitted at the trial that is sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt on the issue, in which case the State must disprove its existence beyond a reasonable doubt. This subsection does not require a trial judge to instruct on an issue that has been waived by the defendant. The subject of waiver is addressed by the Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure.
[ 1997, c. 185, §1 (AMD) .]
Where the statute explicitly designates a matter as an "affirmative defense," the matter so designated must be proved by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence.
[ 1981, c. 324, §24 (RPR) .]
Conduct that is justifiable under this chapter constitutes a defense to any crime; except that, if a person is justified in using force against another, but the person recklessly injures or creates a risk of injury to 3rd persons, the justification afforded by this chapter is unavailable in a prosecution for such recklessness. If a defense provided under this chapter is precluded solely because the requirement that the person's belief be reasonable has not been met, the person may be convicted only of a crime for which recklessness or criminal negligence suffices.
[ 2007, c. 475, §10 (AMD) .]
The fact that conduct may be justifiable under this chapter does not abolish or impair any remedy for such conduct which is available in any civil action.
[ 1981, c. 324, §24 (NEW) .]
For purposes of this chapter, use by a law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor of the following is use of nondeadly force:
1. Chemical mace or any similar substance composed of a mixture of gas and chemicals that has or is designed to have a disabling effect upon human beings; or [2009, c. 336, §5 (NEW).]
2. A less-than-lethal munition that has or is designed to have a disabling effect upon human beings. For purposes of this paragraph, "less-than-lethal munition" means a low-kinetic energy projectile designed to be discharged from a firearm that is approved by the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. [2009, c. 336, §5 (NEW).]
[ 2009, c. 336, §5 (RPR) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1981, c. 324, §24 (RPR). 1997, c. 185, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 358, §1 (AMD). 2001, c. 386, §1 (AMD). 2007, c. 475, §10 (AMD). 2009, c. 336, §5 (AMD).

A person in possession or control of premises or a person who is licensed or privileged to be thereon is justified in using nondeadly force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent or terminate the commission of a criminal trespass by such other person in or upon such premises.
[ 2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD) .]
A person in possession or control of premises or a person who is licensed or privileged to be thereon is justified in using deadly force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent an attempt by the other person to commit arson.
[ 2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD) .]
A person in possession or control of a dwelling place or a person who is licensed or privileged to be therein is justified in using deadly force upon another person:
1. Under the circumstances enumerated in section 108; or [1975, c. 740, §26 (NEW).]
2. When the person reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to prevent or terminate the commission of a criminal trespass by such other person, who the person reasonably believes:
  1. Has entered or is attempting to enter the dwelling place or has surreptitiously remained within the dwelling place without a license or privilege to do so; and
  2. Is committing or is likely to commit some other crime within the dwelling place. [2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD).]
[ 2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD) .]
A person may use deadly force under subsection 3, paragraph B only if the person first demands the person against whom such deadly force is to be used to terminate the criminal trespass and the trespasser fails to immediately comply with the demand, unless the person reasonably believes that it would be dangerous to the person or a 3rd person to make the demand.
[ 2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD) .]
As used in this section:
1. Dwelling place has the same meaning provided in section 2, subsection 10; and [1975, c. 740, §26 (NEW).]
2. Premises includes, but is not limited to, lands, private ways and any buildings or structures thereon. [1975, c. 740, §26 (NEW).]
[ 1975, c. 740, §26 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §26 (RPR). 2007, c. 173, §20 (AMD).

A person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent what is or reasonably appears to be an unlawful taking of the person's property, or criminal mischief, or to retake the person's property immediately following its taking; but the person may use deadly force only under such circumstances as are prescribed in sections 104, 107 and 108. [2007, c. 173, §21 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §27 (AMD). 2007, c. 173, §21 (AMD).

A parent, foster parent, guardian or other similar person responsible for the long term general care and welfare of a child is justified in using a reasonable degree of force against that child when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent or punish the child's misconduct. A person to whom such parent, foster parent, guardian or other responsible person has expressly delegated permission to so prevent or punish misconduct is similarly justified in using a reasonable degree of force. For purposes of this subsection, "child" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age and has not been ordered emancipated by a court pursuant to Title 15, section 3506-A.
[ 2009, c. 336, §6 (AMD) .]
1. 1-A. For purposes of subsection 1, "reasonable degree of force" is an objective standard. To constitute a reasonable degree of force, the physical force applied to the child may result in no more than transient discomfort or minor temporary marks on that child.
  [ 2009, c. 336, §7 (AMD) .]
A teacher or other person entrusted with the care or supervision of a person for special and limited purposes is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force against any such person who creates a disturbance when and to the extent that the teacher or other entrusted person reasonably believes it necessary to control the disturbing behavior or to remove a person from the scene of such disturbance.
[ 2009, c. 336, §8 (AMD) .]
A person responsible for the general care and supervision of a mentally incompetent person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force against such person who creates a disturbance when and to the extent that the responsible person reasonably believes it necessary to control the disturbing behavior or to remove such person from the scene of such disturbance.
[ 2009, c. 336, §9 (AMD) .]
The justification extended in subsections 2 and 3 does not apply to the intentional, knowing or reckless use of nondeadly force that creates a substantial risk of extraordinary pain.
[ 2009, c. 336, §10 (AMD) .]
A person required by law to enforce rules and regulations, or to maintain decorum or safety, in a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, train or other carrier, or in a place where others are assembled, may use nondeadly force when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary for such purposes.
[ 2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD) .]
A person acting under a reasonable belief that another person is about to commit suicide or to self-inflict serious bodily injury may use a degree of force on such other person as the person reasonably believes to be necessary to thwart such a result.
[ 2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD) .]
A licensed physician, or a person acting under a licensed physician's direction, may use force for the purpose of administering a recognized form of treatment that the physician reasonably believes will tend to safeguard the physical or mental health of the patient, provided such treatment is administered:
1. With consent of the patient or, if the patient is a minor or incompetent person, with the consent of the person entrusted with the patient's care and supervision; or [2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD).]
2. In an emergency relating to health when the physician reasonably believes that no one competent to consent can be consulted and that a reasonable person concerned for the welfare of the patient would consent. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[ 2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD) .]
A person identified in this section for purposes of specifying the rule of justification herein provided is not precluded from using force declared to be justifiable by another section of this chapter.
[ 2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1979, c. 127, §127 (AMD). 1979, c. 512, §22 (AMD). 1979, c. 663, §121 (AMD). 2003, c. 143, §§1,2 (AMD). 2007, c. 173, §22 (AMD). 2009, c. 336, §§6-10 (AMD).

A person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force upon another person in order to defend the person or a 3rd person from what the person reasonably believes to be the imminent use of unlawful, nondeadly force by such other person, and the person may use a degree of such force that the person reasonably believes to be necessary for such purpose. However, such force is not justifiable if:
1. With a purpose to cause physical harm to another person, the person provoked the use of unlawful, nondeadly force by such other person; or [2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]
2. The person was the initial aggressor, unless after such aggression the person withdraws from the encounter and effectively communicates to such other person the intent to do so, but the other person notwithstanding continues the use or threat of unlawful, nondeadly force; or [2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]
3. The force involved was the product of a combat by agreement not authorized by law. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[ 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD) .]
1. 1-A. A person is not justified in using nondeadly force against another person who that person knows or reasonably should know is a law enforcement officer attempting to effect an arrest or detention, regardless of whether the arrest or detention is legal. A person is justified in using the degree of nondeadly force the person reasonably believes is necessary to defend the person or a 3rd person against a law enforcement officer who, in effecting an arrest or detention, uses nondeadly force not justified under section 107, subsection 1.
  [ 1997, c. 351, §1 (NEW) .]
A person is justified in using deadly force upon another person:
1. When the person reasonably believes it necessary and reasonably believes such other person is:
  1. About to use unlawful, deadly force against the person or a 3rd person; or
  2. Committing or about to commit a kidnapping, robbery or a violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph A, against the person or a 3rd person; or [1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
2. When the person reasonably believes:
  1. That such other person has entered or is attempting to enter a dwelling place or has surreptitiously remained within a dwelling place without a license or privilege to do so; and
  2. That deadly force is necessary to prevent the infliction of bodily injury by such other person upon the person or a 3rd person present in the dwelling place; [2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]
3. However, a person is not justified in using deadly force as provided in paragraph A if:
  1. With the intent to cause physical harm to another, the person provokes such other person to use unlawful deadly force against anyone;
  2. The person knows that the person against whom the unlawful deadly force is directed intentionally and unlawfully provoked the use of such force; or
  3. The person knows that the person or a 3rd person can, with complete safety:
    1. Retreat from the encounter, except that the person or the 3rd person is not required to retreat if the person or the 3rd person is in the person's dwelling place and was not the initial aggressor;
    2. Surrender property to a person asserting a colorable claim of right thereto; or
    3. Comply with a demand that the person abstain from performing an act that the person is not obliged to perform. [2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).]
[ 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1975, c. 740, §34 (AMD). 1979, c. 701, §19 (AMD). 1989, c. 878, §B15 (AMD). 1997, c. 351, §1 (AMD). 2007, c. 173, §24 (AMD).

A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person:
1. Enters any dwelling place. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
2. Enters any structure that is locked or barred. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
3. Enters any place from which that person may lawfully be excluded and that is posted in accordance with subsection 4 or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders or that is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
4. Remains in any place in defiance of a lawful order to leave that was personally communicated to that person by the owner or another authorized person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
5. Enters any place in defiance of a lawful order not to enter that was personally communicated to that person by the owner or another authorized person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
6. Enters or remains in a cemetery or burial ground at any time between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise the following day, unless that person enters or remains during hours in which visitors are permitted to enter or remain by municipal ordinance or, in the case of a privately owned and operated cemetery, by posting. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime. [2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD).]
[ 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §56 (AMD) .]
[ 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); 2001, c. 383, §57 (RP) .]
[ 1979, c. 701, §23 (RP) .]
For the purposes of subsection 1, paragraph C, property is posted if it is marked with signs or paint in compliance with this subsection. Proof that any posted sign or paint marking is actually seen by an intruder gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that such posted sign or paint marking is posted in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders.
1. Signs must indicate that access is prohibited, that access is prohibited without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent, or that access for a particular purpose is prohibited. [1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).]
2. [2011, c. 432, §4 (AMD); MRSA T. 17-A, §402, sub-4, ¶B (RP).]
  1. B-1. Paint markings made pursuant to this paragraph mean that access is prohibited without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent. Paint markings made pursuant to this paragraph must consist of a conspicuous vertical line at least one inch in width and at least 8 inches in length and must be placed so that the bottoms of the marks are not less than 3 feet from the ground or more than 5 feet from the ground at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property and no more than 100 feet apart. Paint markings may be placed on trees, posts or stones as described in this paragraph. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry shall adopt rules to determine the color and type of paint that may be used to post property pursuant to this paragraph. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2011, c. 432, §5 (NEW); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
3. Signs or paint must mark the property at intervals no greater than 100 feet and at all vehicular access entries from a public road. [1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).]
4. Signs or paint markings are required only on the portion of the property where access is prohibited or limited. Signs or paint posted in accordance with this section have no effect on boundaries of property and do not constitute claims of possession or adverse use in accordance with state law. [1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).]
  1. D-1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a landowner who posts that landowner's land by paint markings and who intends to prohibit access without permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent or intends to prohibit access for a particular purpose may do this by posting in a prominent place one or more qualifying signs that by words or symbols set forth the nature of the prohibition. The landowner need not post the qualifying signs at 100-foot intervals. [1999, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
5. A person commits criminal mischief and is subject to prosecution under section 806 if that person, without permission of the owner or owner's agent:
  1. Knowingly posts the property of another with a sign or paint mark indicating that access is prohibited, that access is prohibited without permission or that access for a particular purpose is prohibited; or
  2. Removes, mutilates, defaces or destroys a sign or paint mark placed for purposes of this section. [1995, c. 529, §2 (NEW).]
    Nothing in this subsection limits any manner of posting reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders.
    
    [ 2011, c. 432, §§4, 5 (AMD); 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1977, c. 128, (AMD). 1977, c. 510, §53 (AMD). 1979, c. 701, §23 (RPR). 1981, c. 317, §11 (AMD). 1989, c. 793, (AMD). 1995, c. 529, §§1,2 (AMD). 1999, c. 115, §1 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §§56-58 (AMD). 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). 2011, c. 432, §§4, 5 (AMD). 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).

A person is guilty of criminal simulation if:
1. 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; [2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
2. 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; [2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
3. 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; [2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
4. 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 [2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]
5. 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. [2015, c. 364, §1 (NEW).]
    [ 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD) .]
[ 2015, c. 364, §1 (RP) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 1979, c. 129, (AMD). 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).

As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Transfer" means to sell, furnish, give, lend, deliver or otherwise provide, with or without consideration. [1995, c. 263, §3 (NEW).]
3. "Sell" means to furnish, deliver or otherwise provide for consideration. [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
4. Firearm" means a firearm other than a handgun as defined in section 554-B, subsection 1, paragraph A. [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
  [ 2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD) .]
A person is guilty of unlawfully transferring a firearm to a person under 16 years of age if that person, who is not the parent, foster parent or guardian of the person under 16 years of age, knowingly transfers a firearm to a person under 16 years of age. Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime.
[ 2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD) .]

2-A. A person is guilty of unlawfully selling a firearm to a person 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age if that person, who is not the parent, foster parent or guardian of the person 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age, knowingly sells a firearm to a person 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age.
1. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
2. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed one or more violations under this subsection commits a Class D crime. [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
  [ 2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW) .]
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection 2 that:
1. The actor reasonably believed the person receiving the firearm had attained 16 years of age. A reasonable belief cannot be based solely upon the physical appearance of the person or upon the oral representation of that person as to that person's age; or [2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD).]
2. The transfer of the firearm to the person under 16 years of age was approved by the parent, foster parent or guardian of the person under 16 years of age. [2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD).]
  [ 2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD) .]
3-A. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection 2-A that:
1. The actor reasonably believed the person receiving the firearm had attained 18 years of age. A reasonable belief cannot be based solely upon the physical appearance of the person or upon the oral representation of that person as to that person's age; or [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
2. The sale of the firearm to the person 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age was approved by the parent, foster parent or guardian of the person 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age. [2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
  [ 2007, c. 512, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 263, §3 (NEW). 2003, c. 188, §1 (AMD). 2007, c. 512, §1 (AMD).

As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Handgun" means a firearm that has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, or any combination of parts from which a handgun can be assembled. [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
2. "Minor" means a person under 18 years of age. [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
3. "Transfer" means to sell, furnish, give, lend, deliver or otherwise provide, with or without consideration. [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
  [ 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW) .]
A person is guilty of unlawfully transferring a handgun to a minor if that person knowingly transfers a handgun to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a minor.
[ 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW) .]
This section does not apply to:
1. A temporary transfer of a handgun to a minor:
  1. With the prior written consent of the minor's parent or guardian and that parent or guardian is not prohibited by federal, state or local law from possessing a firearm; or
  2. In the course of employment, target practice, hunting or instruction in the safe and lawful use of a handgun.
  The minor may transport an unloaded handgun in a locked container directly from the place of transfer to a place at which an activity described in this subparagraph is to take place and directly from the place at which such an activity took place to the transferor; [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
2. A minor who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard who possesses or is armed with a handgun in the line of duty; [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
3. A transfer by inheritance of title to, but not possession of, a handgun to a minor; or [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
4. The transfer of a handgun to a minor when the minor takes the handgun in self-defense or in defense of another person against an intruder into the residence of the minor or a residence in which the minor is an invited guest. [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
[ 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW) .]
The State may not permanently confiscate a handgun that is transferred to a minor in circumstances in which the transferor is not in violation of this section and if the possession of the handgun by the minor subsequently becomes unlawful because of the conduct of the minor. When that handgun is no longer required by the State for the purposes of investigation or prosecution, the handgun must be returned to the lawful owner.
[ 2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW) .]
The following penalties apply.
1. A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime, except as provided in paragraph B. [2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW).]
2. A person who violates this section and, at the time of the offense, has one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [2007, c. 476, §24 (AMD).]
[ 2007, c. 476, §24 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 188, §2 (NEW). 2007, c. 476, §24 (AMD).

A person is guilty of possession of a machine gun if, without authority to do so, he knowingly possesses a machine gun.
[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]
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.
[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]
Possession of a machine gun is a Class D crime.
[ 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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. [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. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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. [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. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

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. [1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).

A person is guilty of possession or distribution of dangerous knives if, when the person has no right to do so, the person knowingly manufactures or causes to be manufactured, or knowingly possesses, displays, offers, sells, lends, gives away or purchases any knife that has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement.
[ 2011, c. 464, §18 (AMD) .]
Possession or distribution of dangerous knives is a Class D crime.
[ 2011, c. 464, §18 (AMD) .]
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person who has only one arm may possess and transport a knife described under subsection 1 that has a blade 3 inches or less in length.
[ 2011, c. 31, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). 2011, c. 31, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 464, §18 (AMD).

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.
[ 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD) .]
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:
1. Primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes; or [1993, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
2. Used for industrial purposes, including a charge used in an oil and gas well perforating device. [1993, c. 457, §1 (NEW).]
  [ 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD) .]
Possession of armor-piercing ammunition is a Class C crime.
[ 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD) .]
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.
[ 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 430, (NEW). 1993, c. 457, §1 (AMD).

(CONFLICT)

A person is guilty of criminal possession of a firearm if:
1. Not being a law enforcement officer or a professional investigator licensed under Title 32, chapter 89 and actually performing as a professional investigator, the person possesses any firearm on the premises of a licensed establishment posted to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of patrons, in violation of the posted prohibition or restriction; or [2011, c. 366, §2 (AMD).]
2. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level, the person possesses a firearm in a licensed establishment. [2009, c. 447, §18 (AMD).]
[ 2011, c. 366, §2 (AMD) .]
For the purposes of this section, "licensed establishment" means a licensed establishment as defined by Title 28-A, section 2, subsection 15, the license for which is held by an on-premise retail licensee, as defined by Title 28-A, section 2, subsection 27, paragraph B. For the purposes of this section, "premises" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 28-A, section 2, subsection 24.
[ 1989, c. 917, §2 (NEW) .]
(CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2011, c. 298, §2) It is not a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1 that the person holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under Title 25, chapter 252.
[ 2011, c. 298, §2 (AMD) .]

3. (CONFLICT: Text as repealed by PL 2011, c. 394, §2)

[ 2011, c. 394, §2 (RP) .]
A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subsection 1, paragraph B, may require that person to submit to chemical testing to determine an alcohol level or drug concentration. If the court is satisfied that the law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe that the defendant was in violation of subsection 1, paragraph B, and that the person was informed of the requirement to submit to chemical testing, the person's failure to comply with the requirement to submit to chemical testing is admissible evidence on the issue of whether that person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
[ 2009, c. 447, §19 (AMD) .]
For purposes of this section, "under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs or with an excessive alcohol level" has the same meaning as "under the influence of intoxicants" as defined in Title 29-A, section 2401, subsection 13. "Excessive alcohol level" means an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. Standards, tests and procedures applicable in determining whether a person is under the influence or has an excessive alcohol level within the meaning of this section are those applicable pursuant to Title 29-A, sections 2411 and 2431; except that the suspension of a permit to carry concealed handguns issued pursuant to Title 25, chapter 252, or of the authority of a professional investigator licensed to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to Title 32, chapter 89, is as provided in those chapters.
[ 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §17 (RPR) .]
Criminal possession of a firearm is a Class D crime. In addition, as part of every judgment of conviction and sentence imposed, the court shall:
1. Revoke any permit to carry a concealed firearm issued to the person so convicted; and [1989, c. 917, §2 (NEW).]
2. If the person so convicted is licensed as a professional investigator, suspend for a period of 5 years that person's permit to carry a concealed firearm. [2011, c. 366, §4 (AMD).]
A person convicted of a violation of this section is not eligible to obtain or apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for 5 years from the date of that conviction.

[ 2011, c. 366, §4 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 917, §2 (NEW). 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). 1995, c. 65, §A57 (AMD). 2009, c. 447, §§18-20 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §§2, 3 (AMD). 2011, c. 366, §§2-4 (AMD). 2011, c. 394, §2 (AMD). 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §17 (AMD).

A person is guilty of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a courthouse if that person in fact possesses a firearm in a courthouse.
[ 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD) .]
This section does not apply to:
1. 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; [2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]
2. 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 [2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]
3. 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. [2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD).]
[ 2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD) .]
1. 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.
[2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (AMD) .]
Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a courthouse is a Class D crime.
[ 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2005, c. 175, §1 (NEW). 2005, c. 527, §9 (AMD). 2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §6 (AMD). 2013, c. 147, §1 (AMD). 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (AMD).

Prohibition. A person may not possess a firearm on public school property or the property of an approved private school or discharge a firearm within 500 feet of public school property or the property of an approved private school.
[ 2009, c. 614, §2 (AMD) .]
Exceptions. The provisions under subsection 1 do not apply to the following.
1. The prohibition on the possession and discharge of a firearm does not apply to law enforcement officials. [2009, c. 614, §3 (RPR).]
2. The prohibition on the possession of a firearm does not apply to the following persons, if the possession is authorized by a written policy adopted by the school board:
  1. A person who possesses an unloaded firearm for use in a supervised educational program approved and authorized by the school board and for which the school board has adopted appropriate safeguards to ensure student safety; and
  2. A person who possesses an unloaded firearm that is stored inside a locked vehicle in a closed container, a zipped case or a locked firearms rack while the person is attending a hunter's breakfast or similar event that:
    1. Is held during an open firearm season established under Title 12, Part 13 for any species of wild bird or wild animal;
    2. Takes place outside of regular school hours; and
    3. Is authorized by the school board. [2009, c. 614, §3 (RPR).]
3. The prohibition on possession and discharge of a firearm does not apply to a person possessing a firearm at a school-operated gun range or a person discharging a firearm as part of a school-sanctioned program at a school-operated gun range if the gun range and the program are authorized by a written policy adopted by the school's governing body. [2009, c. 614, §3 (NEW).]
[ 2009, c. 614, §3 (RPR) .]
Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime.
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). 1989, c. 414, §13 (AMD). 2007, c. 67, §1 (AMD). 2009, c. 614, §§2, 3 (AMD).

Display or carrying prohibited. A person may not, unless excepted by a provision of law:
1. Display in a threatening manner a firearm, slungshot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapon usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person; or [2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2. Wear under the person's clothes or conceal about the person's person a firearm, slungshot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapon usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person. [2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
Exceptions. The provisions of this section concerning the carrying of concealed weapons do not apply to:
1. A handgun carried by a person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun has been issued as provided in this chapter; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
  A-1. A handgun carried by a person who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm or is 18 years of age or older and under 21 years of age and is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard and is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm; [2015, c. 327, §2 (NEW).]
2. Disabling chemicals as described in Title 17-A, section 1002; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
3. Knives used to hunt, fish or trap as defined in Title 12, section 10001; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
4. A handgun carried by a law enforcement officer, a corrections officer or a corrections supervisor as permitted in writing by the officer's or supervisor's employer; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
5. A firearm carried by a person engaged in conduct for which a state-issued hunting or trapping license is required and possessing the required license, or a firearm carried by a resident person engaged in conduct expressly authorized by Title 12, section 11108 and section 12202, subsection 1. This paragraph does not authorize or permit the carrying of a concealed or loaded firearm in a motor vehicle; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
6. A handgun carried by a person to whom a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun has been issued by that person's state of residence if that person's state of residence honors a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under this chapter:
7. A handgun carried by an authorized federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's official duties; [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
8. A handgun carried by a qualified law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 United States Code, Section 926B. The qualified law enforcement officer must have in the law enforcement officer's possession photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency by which the person is employed as a law enforcement officer; and [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
9. A handgun carried by a qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to 18 United States Code, Section 926C. The qualified retired law enforcement officer must have in the retired law enforcement officer's possession:
  1. Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer that indicates that the person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person carries the concealed handgun, been tested or otherwise found by that agency to meet the standards established by that agency for training and qualification for an active law enforcement officer to carry a handgun of the same type as the concealed handgun; or
  2. Photographic identification issued by the law enforcement agency from which the person retired from service as a law enforcement officer and a certification issued by the state in which the person resides that indicates that the person has, not less recently than one year before the date the person carries the concealed handgun, been tested or otherwise found by that state to meet the standards established by that state for training and qualification for an active law enforcement officer to carry a handgun of the same type as the concealed handgun. [2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (RPR).]
[ 2015, c. 144, §1 (AMD); 2015, c. 327, §2 (AMD) .]
Firearm safety brochure. Upon purchase of a handgun, a person exempt under subsection 2, paragraph A-1 shall sign in the presence of the firearm dealer an acknowledgment that the person was provided a basic firearm safety brochure in accordance with section 2012, subsection 2, paragraph A. The purchaser shall retain the acknowledgment. The Department of Public Safety shall post on the department's publicly accessible website a basic firearm safety brochure, an acknowledgment form and a list of safety programs certified by a national nonprofit membership organization that provides a volunteer safety program, including the training of people in the safe handling and use of handguns. [ 2015, c. 327, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 452, §N2 (NEW). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). 2005, c. 488, §7 (AMD). 2007, c. 555, §1 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §§4, 5 (AMD). 2011, c. 394, §3 (AMD). 2011, c. 396, §§1-3 (AMD). 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §24 (AMD). 2015, c. 144, §1 (AMD). 2015, c. 327, §§2, 3 (AMD)

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

Corrections officer. "Corrections officer" has the same meaning as set forth in section 2801-A, subsection 2.
2013, c. 147, §3 (AMD).
1. 1-A. Conviction. "Conviction" means the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict or finding of guilty, or the equivalent in a juvenile case, by a court of competent jurisdiction.
  [ 2003, c. 341, §1 (NEW) .]
2. 1-B. Corrections supervisor. "Corrections supervisor" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 5-B.
[ RR 2005, c. 2, §21 (COR) .]
Dependency-related drug. "Dependency-related drug" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 7.
[ 1993, c. 524, §1 (AMD) .]
Drug abuser. "Drug abuser" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 10.
[ 1993, c. 524, §1 (AMD) .]
Drug addict. "Drug addict" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 11.
[ 1993, c. 524, §1 (AMD) .]
Drug-dependent person. "Drug-dependent person" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 20003, subsection 12.
[ 1993, c. 524, §1 (AMD) .]
Firearm. "Firearm" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A.
[ 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW) .]
Formal charging instrument. "Formal charging instrument" means a complaint, indictment, information, juvenile petition or other formal written accusation against a person for some criminal or juvenile offense.
[ 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW) .]
Fugitive from justice. "Fugitive from justice" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 15, section 201, subsection 4.
[ 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW) .]
1. 8-A. Handgun. "Handgun" means a type of firearm commonly referred to as a pistol or revolver originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand and that is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition. "Handgun" does not include a shotgun or rifle that has been altered by having its stock or barrel cut or shortened or an automatic firearm that may be held with a single hand.
[ 2011, c. 298, §6 (NEW) .]
Issuing authority. "Issuing authority" means the following:
1. To a legal resident of a municipality:
  1. The mayor and municipal officers or councilors of a city, the municipal officers or councilors of a town or the assessors of a plantation or, if they so choose, their full-time chief of police as their designee; or
  2. The Chief of the State Police as the designee of the municipal officers under section 2002-A; [1993, c. 524, §2 (NEW).]
2. To a resident of an unorganized territory:
  1. The Chief of the State Police; [1997, c. 360, §2 (AMD).]
3. To a nonresident:
  1. The Chief of the State Police; and [1997, c. 360, §2 (AMD).]
4. To a professional investigator licensed under Title 32, chapter 89:
  1. The Chief of the State Police. [2011, c. 366, §5 (AMD).]
  [ 2011, c. 366, §5 (AMD) .]
Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 17.
[ 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW) .]
1. 10-A. Not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect. "Not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect" has the same meaning as used in Title 17-A, section 39 and includes the former finding in this State under former provisions of Title 15, section 103 of "not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility" as well as any comparable finding under the laws of the United States or any other state.
[ 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW) .]
Reckless or negligent conduct. "Reckless or negligent conduct" means that the applicant, either consciously disregarding or failing to be aware of a risk that his conduct would cause such a result, engaged in conduct which in fact created a substantial risk of death, serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another human being and the applicant's disregard or failure to be aware of that risk, when viewed in light of the nature and purpose of the applicant's conduct and the circumstances known to him, involved a deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable and prudent person would observe in the same situation.
[ 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW) .]
Bodily injury. "Bodily injury" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 5.
[ 1993, c. 524, §3 (NEW) .]
State and state. "State" means the State of Maine and "state" means any other state of the United States and includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the possessions of the United States.
[ 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW) .]
Use of a dangerous weapon. "Use of a dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph A.
[ 2003, c. 341, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW). 1989, c. 917, §7 (AMD). 1993, c. 524, §§1-3 (AMD). 1997, c. 360, §§2,3 (AMD). 2003, c. 341, §§1,2 (AMD). RR 2005, c. 2, §21 (COR). 2005, c. 488, §8 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §6 (AMD). 2011, c. 366, §5 (AMD). 2013, c. 147, §3 (AMD)

The municipal officers of a municipality without a full-time chief of police may designate, if the Chief of the State Police agrees, the State Police as the issuing authority for that municipality. The designation must be made by written agreement with the Chief of the State Police. The agreement must include provisions for termination of the agreement. During the term of an agreement, the State Police shall perform all the functions of the issuing authority, including suspension and revocation of permits. The State Police are entitled to receive any fees authorized for performing the functions of an issuing authority. The Chief of the State Police continues to serve as the issuing authority until the chief receives from the municipal officers written notice of cancellation or revocation of the designation. [1993, c. 524, §4 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 440, (NEW). 1993, c. 340, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 524, §4 (AMD).

Criteria for issuing permit. The issuing authority shall, upon written application, issue a permit to carry concealed handguns to an applicant over whom it has issuing authority and who has demonstrated good moral character and who meets the following requirements:
1. Is 18 years of age or older; [1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
2. Is not disqualified to possess a firearm pursuant to Title 15, section 393, is not disqualified as a permit holder under that same section and is not disqualified to possess a firearm based on federal law as a result of a criminal conviction; [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
3. [1993, c. 368, §4 (RP).]
4. Submits an application that contains the following:
  1. Full name;
  2. Full current address and addresses for the prior 5 years;
  3. The date and place of birth, height, weight, color of eyes, color of hair, sex and race;
  4. A record of previous issuances of, refusals to issue and revocations of a permit to carry concealed firearms, handguns or other concealed weapons by any issuing authority in the State or any other jurisdiction. The record of previous refusals alone does not constitute cause for refusal and the record of previous revocations alone constitutes cause for refusal only as provided in section 2005; and
  5. Answers to the following questions:
    1. Are you less than 18 years of age?
    2. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this State for a crime under the laws of this State that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more?
    3. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in any federal court for a crime under the laws of the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year?
    4. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in another state for a crime that, under the laws of that state, is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year?
    5. If your answer to the question in division (d) is "yes," is that charged crime classified under the laws of that state as a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less?
    6. Is there a formal charging instrument pending against you in another state for a crime punishable in that state by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less and classified by that state as a misdemeanor, but that is substantially similar to a crime that under the laws of this State is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more?
    7. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you under the laws of the United States, this State or any other state or the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot Nation in a proceeding in which the prosecuting authority has pleaded that you committed the crime with the use of a firearm against a person or with the use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 9, paragraph A?
    8. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (b), (c), (d) or (f) and involves bodily injury or threatened bodily injury against another person?
    9. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (g)?
    10. Is there a formal charging instrument now pending against you in this or any other jurisdiction for a juvenile offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a crime described in division (b), (c), (d) or (f), but does not involve bodily injury or threatened bodily injury against another person?
    11. Have you ever been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect of committing a crime described in division (b), (c), (f) or (g)?
    12. Have you ever been convicted of committing or found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease or defect of committing a crime described in division (d)?
    13. If your answer to the question in division (l) is "yes," was that crime classified under the laws of that state as a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less?
    14. Have you ever been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile offense described in division (h) or (i)?
    15. Have you ever been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile offense described in division (j)?
    16. Are you currently subject to an order of a Maine court or an order of a court of the United States or another state, territory, commonwealth or tribe that restrains you from harassing, stalking or threatening your intimate partner, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 921(a), or a child of your intimate partner, or from engaging in other conduct that would place your intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to that intimate partner or the child?
    17. Are you a fugitive from justice?
    18. Are you a drug abuser, drug addict or drug dependent person?
    19. Do you have a mental disorder that causes you to be potentially dangerous to yourself or others?
    20. Have you been adjudicated to be an incapacitated person pursuant to Title 18-A, Article 5, Parts 3 and 4 and not had that designation removed by an order under Title 18-A, section 5-307, subsection (b)?
    21. Have you been dishonorably discharged from the military forces within the past 5 years?
    22. Are you an illegal alien?
    23. Have you been convicted in a Maine court of a violation of Title 17-A, section 1057 within the past 5 years?
    24. Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed a juvenile offense involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would be a violation of Title 17-A, section 1057?
    25. To your knowledge, have you been the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency within the past 5 years regarding the alleged abuse by you of family or household members?
    26. Have you been convicted in any jurisdiction within the past 5 years of 3 or more crimes punishable by a term of imprisonment of less than one year or of crimes classified under the laws of a state as a misdemeanor and punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less?
    27. aa. Have you been adjudicated in any jurisdiction within the past 5 years to have committed 3 or more juvenile offenses described in division (o)?
    28. bb. To your knowledge, have you engaged within the past 5 years in reckless or negligent conduct that has been the subject of an investigation by a governmental entity?
    29. cc. Have you been convicted in a Maine court within the past 5 years of any Title 17-A, chapter 45 drug crime?
    30. dd. Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed a juvenile offense involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would have been a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 45?
    31. ee. Have you been adjudged in a Maine court to have committed the civil violation of possession of a useable amount of marijuana, butyl nitrite or isobutyl nitrite in violation of Title 22, section 2383 within the past 5 years?
    32. ff. Have you been adjudicated in a Maine court within the past 5 years as having committed the juvenile crime defined in Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph B of possession of a useable amount of marijuana, as provided in Title 22, section 2383?; and [.]
  [PL 2011, c. 298, § 7 (AMD).]
5. Does the following:
  1. At the request of the issuing authority, takes whatever action is required by law to allow the issuing authority to obtain from the Department of Health and Human Services, limited to records of patient committals to Riverview Psychiatric Center and Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, the courts, law enforcement agencies and the military information relevant to the following:
    1. The ascertainment of whether the information supplied on the application or any documents made a part of the application is true and correct;
    2. The ascertainment of whether each of the additional requirements of this section has been met; and
    3. Section 2005;
  2. If a photograph is an integral part of the permit to carry concealed handguns adopted by an issuing authority, submits to being photographed for that purpose;
  3. If it becomes necessary to resolve any questions as to identity, submits to having fingerprints taken by the issuing authority;
  4. Submits an application fee along with the written application to the proper issuing authority pursuant to the following schedule:
    1. Resident of a municipality or unorganized territory, $35 for an original application and $20 for a renewal, except that a person who paid $60 for a concealed firearms permit or renewal during 1991 or 1992 is entitled to a credit toward renewal fees in an amount equal to $30 for a person who paid $60 for an original application and $45 for a person who paid $60 for a permit renewal. The credit is valid until fully utilized; and
    2. Nonresident, $60 for an original or renewal application; and
  5. Demonstrates to the issuing authority a knowledge of handgun safety. The applicant may fully satisfy this requirement by submitting to the issuing authority, through documentation in accordance with this subparagraph, proof that the applicant has within 5 years prior to the date of application completed a course that included handgun safety offered by or under the supervision of a federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or a firearms instructor certified by a private firearms association recognized as knowledgeable in matters of handgun safety by the issuing authority or by the state in which the course was taken. A course completion certificate or other document, or a photocopy, is sufficient if it recites or otherwise demonstrates that the course meets all of the requirements of this subparagraph.
As an alternative way of fully satisfying this requirement, an applicant may personally demonstrate knowledge of handgun safety to an issuing authority, if the issuing authority is willing to evaluate an applicant's personal demonstration of such knowledge. The issuing authority is not required to offer this 2nd option.

The demonstration of knowledge of handgun safety to the issuing authority may not be required of any applicant who holds a valid state permit to carry a concealed firearm as of April 15, 1990 or of any applicant who was or is in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and has received at least basic firearms training.

[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Complete application; certification by applicant. The requirements set out in subsection 1, constitute a complete application. By affixing the applicant's signature to the application, the applicant certifies the following:
1. That the statements the applicant makes in the application and any documents the applicant makes a part of the application are true and correct; [1993, c. 524, §9 (AMD).]
  1. A-1. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to the question in subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (5), division (l) or (o) is cause for refusal unless the applicant is nonetheless authorized to possess a firearm under Title 15, section 393; [2003, c. 341, §5 (AMD).]
  2. A-2. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (5), division (p) is cause for refusal if the order of the court meets the preconditions contained in Title 15, section 393, subsection 1, paragraph D. If the order of the court does not meet the preconditions, the conduct underlying the order may be used by the issuing authority, along with other information, in judging good moral character under subsection 4; [2003, c. 341, §6 (NEW).]
2. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to one or more of the questions in subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (5), divisions (a), (k), (n) or (q) to (x) is cause for refusal; [2003, c. 341, §7 (AMD).]
  1. B-1. That the applicant understands that an affirmative answer to one or more of the questions in subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (5), divisions (b) to (j), (m), (y), (z) or (aa) to (ff) is used by the issuing authority, along with other information, in judging good moral character under subsection 4; and [2003, c. 341, §8 (AMD).]
3. That the applicant understands any false statements made in the application or in any document made a part of the application may result in prosecution as provided in section 2004. [1993, c. 524, §9 (AMD).]
[ 2003, c. 341, §§5-8 (AMD) .]
Copy of laws furnished to applicant. A copy of this chapter and the definitions from other chapters that are used in this chapter must be provided to every applicant.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
1. 3-A. Model forms. The Attorney General shall develop model forms for the following:
  1. An application for a resident permit to carry concealed handguns; [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
  2. An application for a nonresident permit to carry concealed handguns; [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
  3. A resident permit to carry concealed handguns of which a photograph is an integral part; [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
  4. A resident permit to carry concealed handguns of which a photograph is not an integral part; [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
  5. A nonresident permit to carry concealed handguns; and [2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD).]
  6. Authority to release information to the issuing authority for the purpose of evaluating information supplied on the application. [1989, c. 917, §12 (NEW).]
Each issuing authority shall utilize only the model forms.

[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Good moral character. The issuing authority in judging good moral character shall make its determination in writing based solely upon information recorded by governmental entities within 5 years of receipt of the application, including, but not limited to, the following matters:
1. Information of record relative to incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members, provided pursuant to Title 19-A, section 4012, subsection 1; [1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §51 (AMD); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2. Information of record relative to 3 or more convictions of the applicant for crimes punishable by less than one year imprisonment or one or more adjudications of the applicant for juvenile offenses involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, is punishable by less than one year imprisonment; [1989, c. 924, §14 (AMD).]
3. Information of record indicating that the applicant has engaged in reckless or negligent conduct; or [1989, c. 924, §14 (AMD).]
4. Information of record indicating that the applicant has been convicted of or adjudicated as having committed a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 45 or Title 22, section 2383, or adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime that is a violation of Title 22, section 2383 or a juvenile crime that would be defined as a criminal violation under Title 17-A, chapter 45 if committed by an adult. [1989, c. 924, §15 (NEW).]
[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §51 (AMD); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]
Access to confidential records. Notwithstanding that certain records retained by governmental entities are by law made confidential, the records pertaining to patient committals to Riverview Psychiatric Center and Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, and records compiled pursuant to Title 19-A, section 4012, subsection 1, that are necessary to the issuing authority's determination of the applicant's good moral character and compliance with the additional requirements of this section and of section 2005 must, at the request of the issuing authority, be made available for inspection by and dissemination to the issuing authority.
[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. D, §52 (AMD); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); 2005, c. 236, §§3, 4 (REV) .]
Unorganized territory.
[ 1993, c. 524, §10 (RP) .]
Nonresident.
[ 1993, c. 524, §11 (RP) .]
Term of permit. All concealed handgun permits are valid for 4 years from the date of issue, unless sooner revoked for cause by the issuing authority. If a permit renewal is issued before the expiration date of the permit being renewed or within 6 months of the expiration date of the permit being renewed, the permit renewal is valid for 4 years from the expiration date of the permit being renewed.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Information contained in permit. Each permit to carry concealed handguns issued must contain the following: The name, address and physical description of the permit holder; the holder's signature; the date of issuance; and the date of expiration. A permit to carry concealed handguns may additionally contain a photograph of the permit holder if the issuing authority makes a photograph an integral part of the permit to carry concealed handguns.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Validity of permit throughout the State. Permits issued authorize the person to carry those concealed handguns throughout the State.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Permit to be in permit holder's immediate possession. Every permit holder including a nonresident who holds a permit issued by the nonresident's state of residence, shall have the holder's permit in the holder's immediate possession at all times when carrying a concealed handgun and shall display the same on demand of any law enforcement officer. A person charged with violating this subsection may not be adjudicated as having committed a civil violation if that person produces in court the concealed handgun permit that was valid at the time of the issuance of a summons to court or, if the holder exhibits the permit to a law enforcement officer designated by the summonsing officer not later than 24 hours before the time set for the court appearance, a complaint may not be issued.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Permit for a resident of 5 or more years to be issued or denied within 30 days; permit for a nonresident and resident of less than 5 years to be issued or denied within 60 days. The issuing authority, as defined in this chapter, shall issue or deny, and reply in writing as to the reason for any denial, within 30 days of the application date in the case of a resident of 5 or more years and within 60 days of the application date in the case of a nonresident or in the case of a resident of less than 5 years. If the issuing authority does not issue or deny a request for a permit renewal within the time limits specified in this subsection, the validity of the expired permit is extended until the issuing authority issues or denies the renewal.
[ 1991, c. 865, §3 (AMD) .]
Fee waiver. An issuing authority may waive the permit fee for a permit issued to a law enforcement officer certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
[ 1991, c. 865, §4 (NEW) .]
Lapsed permit. A person may apply for renewal of a permit at the permit renewal rate at any time within 6 months after expiration of a permit. A person who applies for a permit more than 6 months after the expiration date of the permit last issued to that person must submit an original application and pay the original application fee.
[ 1991, c. 865, §5 (NEW) .]
Duty of issuing authority; application fees. The application fees submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraph (4) are subject to the following.
1. If the issuing authority is other than the Chief of the State Police, $25 of the fee for an original application and $15 of the fee for a renewal must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. [1993, c. 524, §12 (NEW).]
2. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority as the designee of a municipality under section 2002-A, $25 of the fee for an original application and $15 of the fee for a renewal must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. [1993, c. 524, §12 (NEW).]
3. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority because the applicant is a resident of an unorganized territory, a nonresident or an applicant under subsection 18, the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. The fee must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the State Police. [1993, c. 524, §12 (NEW).]
[ 1993, c. 524, §12 (NEW) .]
Application fee; use. The application fee submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraph (4) covers the cost of processing the application by the issuing authority and the cost of the permit to carry concealed handguns issued by the issuing authority.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD) .]
Waiver of law enforcement agency record and background check fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a law enforcement agency may not charge an issuing authority a fee in association with the law enforcement agency's conducting a concealed handgun permit applicant record check or background check for the issuing authority.
[ 2011, c. 298, §7 (NEW) .]
Certain persons on active duty in United States Armed Forces. A person on active duty in the United States Armed Forces who pays income taxes to this State and is otherwise qualified to be issued a permit under this section is eligible for a permit under this section issued by the Chief of the State Police upon payment of the application fee for a resident specified in subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraph (4), division (a).

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW). 1989, c. 917, §§8-12 (AMD). 1989, c. 924, §§14,15 (AMD). 1991, c. 528, §§EE1,2 (AMD). 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). 1991, c. 591, §§EE1,2 (AMD). 1991, c. 622, §§PP2,3 (AMD). 1991, c. 624, §§2,3 (AFF). 1991, c. 865, §§1-5 (AMD). 1993, c. 289, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 340, §§2,3 (AMD). 1993, c. 368, §§4-7 (AMD). 1993, c. 524, §§5-12 (AMD). 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). 1995, c. 694, §§D51,52 (AMD). 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). 2001, c. 549, §§6,7 (AMD). 2003, c. 341, §§3-8 (AMD). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). 2005, c. 236, §§3,4 (REV). 2007, c. 194, §5 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §7 (AMD). 2015, c. 144, §2 (AMD). 2015, c. 123, §§1, 2.

When an individual who is carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority of this chapter and who does not have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun that has been issued as provided in this chapter first comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this State or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop, that individual shall immediately inform that law enforcement officer of the fact that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun. [2015, c. 327, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2015, c. 327, §4 (NEW).

False statements. A person who intentionally or knowingly makes a false statement in the written application for a permit to carry a concealed handgun or any documents made a part of the application commits a Class D crime.
[ 2011, c. 298, §8 (AMD) .]
Carries or conceals dangerous weapon. A person who violates section 2001-A commits a Class D crime.
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §3 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
Failure to possess permit. A person who fails to comply with section 2003, subsection 11 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §3 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
Violation of confidentiality. A person who intentionally or knowingly violates the confidentiality provisions of section 2006 commits a Class E crime.
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §3 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
Failure to inform law enforcement. A person who fails to comply with section 2003-A commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.
[ 2015, c. 327, §5 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW). 2003, c. 452, §N3 (RPR). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). 2011, c. 298, §8 (AMD). 2015, c. 327, §5 (AMD).

Revocation. The issuing authority shall revoke a permit on the basis of one or more of the following determinations:
1. The application or any documents made part of the application contained a material misstatement; [1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
2. The permit holder has been convicted of a violation of section 2001-A; [2003, c. 452, Pt. N, §4 (AMD); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3. The permit holder becomes ineligible to possess a permit under this chapter. Ineligibility is determined on the basis of the criteria contained in section 2003; [1989, c. 917, §13 (AMD).]
4. For conduct that occurred after a permit was issued, that the permit holder was convicted of operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, ATV or watercraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level and, by a preponderance of the evidence, that at the time of the offense the permit holder was in possession of a loaded firearm; or [2009, c. 447, §25 (AMD).]
5. For conduct that occurred after a permit was issued, that the permit holder was convicted of any violation of Title 17-A, chapter 45. [1989, c. 917, §13 (NEW).]
[ 2009, c. 447, §25 (AMD) .]
Change of residence. Except as provided in paragraph A, change of legal residence from one municipality to another during the term of the permit renders the permit invalid starting 30 days after the change is made. An invalid permit is not considered revoked for the purposes of subsection 3.
1. If the permit holder changes the permit holder's legal residence from one municipality to another during the term of the permit, the permit remains valid if the permit holder provides the permit holder's new address to the issuing authority of the permit holder's new residence within 30 days of making that change. The issuing authority of the new residence shall immediately reissue the permit with the corrected address for a fee of not more than $2. [2011, c. 298, §9 (AMD).]
2. If the issuing authority of the permit holder's new residence so requests, the previous issuing authority shall provide a photocopy of the permit holder's application, documents made a part of the application and any information of record collected by that previous issuing authority. [1989, c. 917, §14 (NEW).]
[ 2011, c. 298, §9 (AMD) .]
Reapplication. If a permit has been revoked solely under subsection 1, paragraph D, the former permit holder may reapply upon successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services as appropriate for the permit holder's problem or condition. Except as specified in this subsection, no person, otherwise eligible, who has had a permit revoked, is eligible for reapplication until the expiration of 5 years from the date of revocation.
[ 1989, c. 917, §15 (AMD); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW). 1989, c. 917, §§13-15 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, §N4 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). 2009, c. 447, §25 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §9 (AMD).

Immediate suspension. If the permit holder is required by law to submit to chemical testing for the presence of intoxicating liquor or drugs pursuant to Title 17-A, section 1057 or for conduct that occurs while the permit holder is in possession of a loaded firearm, and the permit holder refuses to submit to the required testing, the permit to carry a concealed handgun issued to that person is immediately suspended and must be surrendered at that time by the permit holder to the law enforcement officer.
[ 2011, c. 298, §10 (AMD) .]
Notice to issuing authority. The law enforcement officer who has probable cause to require chemical testing shall promptly notify the issuing authority, in writing, of the permit holder's refusal and shall return the surrendered permit to the issuing authority.
[ 1989, c. 917, §16 (NEW) .]
Suspension in effect during pendancy. The suspension remains in effect until the entry of judgment if charges are filed of violating Title 17-A, section 1057 or of operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, ATV, or watercraft under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, unless it is determined by the court in which the criminal charge or civil violation is pending, or by the Secretary of State if a hearing is held pursuant to Title 29-A, section 2521, 2522 or 2523, that the law enforcement officer did not have probable cause to require the permit holder to submit to chemical testing.
[ 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §77 (AMD); 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF) .]
Suspension terminated. If the permit holder is acquitted of the criminal charges to which the refusal pertains, if the charges are dismissed by the State or by the court or if a determination of no probable cause is made, the suspension is terminated and the court or the State shall promptly notify the issuing authority in writing. Upon receipt of the written notice the issuing authority shall return the permit.
[ 1989, c. 917, §16 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 917, §16 (NEW). 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). 1995, c. 65, §A77 (AMD). 2011, c. 298, §10 (AMD).

Application, refusals and collected information; proceedings. All applications for a permit to carry concealed handguns and documents made a part of the application, refusals and any information of record collected by the issuing authority during the process of ascertaining whether an applicant is of good moral character and meets the additional requirements of sections 2003 and 2005 are confidential and are not public records for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. The applicant may waive this confidentiality by written notice to the issuing authority. All proceedings relating to the issuance, refusal, suspension or revocation of a permit to carry concealed handguns are not public proceedings under Title 1, chapter 13, unless otherwise requested by the applicant. [ 2013, c. 54, §1 (NEW) .]
Permanent record of permit. The issuing authority shall make a permanent record of each permit to carry concealed handguns in a suitable book or file kept for that purpose. The record must include the information contained in the permit itself. The record is confidential except that the following information about each permit holder is not confidential and is a public record:
1. The municipality of residence; [2013, c. 54, §1 (NEW).]
2. The date the permit was issued; and [2013, c. 54, §1 (NEW).]
3. The date the permit expires. [2013, c. 54, §1 (NEW).]
This subsection does not limit disclosure of confidential information for criminal justice purposes or permitting purposes to law enforcement officers and issuing authorities. [ 2013, c. 54, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY: 1985, c. 478, §2 (NEW). RR 1999, c. 2, §28 (COR). 2011, c. 298, §11 (AMD). 2011, c. 662, §15 (AMD). 2013, c. 54, §1 (RPR).

Preemption. The State intends to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation concerning the regulation of firearms, components, ammunition and supplies. Except as provided in subsection 3, any existing or future order, ordinance, rule or regulation in this field of any political subdivision of the State is void.
[ 1989, c. 359, (NEW) .]
Regulation restricted. Except as provided in subsection 3, no political subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, townships and village corporations, may adopt any order, ordinance, rule or regulation concerning the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, possession, bearing, transportation, licensing, permitting, registration, taxation or any other matter pertaining to firearms, components, ammunition or supplies.
[ 1989, c. 359, (NEW) .]
Exception. This section does not prohibit an order, ordinance, rule or regulation of any political subdivision which, with the exception of appropriate civil penalty provisions, conforms exactly with any applicable provision of state law or which regulates the discharge of firearms within a jurisdiction.
[ 1989, c. 359, (NEW) .]
Law enforcement agency. Nothing in this section limits the power of any law enforcement agency to regulate the type and use of firearms issued or authorized by that agency for use by its employees. For the purposes of this section "law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as set forth in section 3701.
[ 1989, c. 502, Pt. D, §19 (NEW) .]
Restrictions on firearms and ammunition prohibited during state of emergency. The provisions of this subsection apply to restrictions on firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, as declared by the Governor pursuant to Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 1.
1. During a state of emergency, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a person acting on behalf or under the authority of the State or a political subdivision of the State may not:
  1. Prohibit or restrict the otherwise lawful possession, use, carrying, transfer, transportation, storage or display of a firearm or ammunition. The provisions of this paragraph regarding the lawful transfer of a firearm or ammunition do not apply to the commercial sale of a firearm or ammunition if an authorized person has ordered an evacuation or general closure of businesses in the area of the business engaged in the sale of firearms or ammunition;
  2. Seize or confiscate, or authorize the seizure or confiscation of, an otherwise lawfully possessed firearm or ammunition unless the person acting on behalf of or under the authority of the State is:
    1. Acting in self-defense against an assault;
    2. Defending another person from an assault;
    3. Arresting a person in actual possession of a firearm or ammunition for a violation of law; or
    4. Seizing or confiscating the firearm or ammunition as evidence of a crime; or
  3. Require registration of a firearm or ammunition for which registration is not otherwise required by state law. [2011, c. 626, §1 (NEW).]
2. An individual aggrieved by a violation of this subsection may seek relief in an action at law or in equity for redress against any person who subjects that individual, or causes that individual to be subjected, to an action prohibited by this subsection. [2011, c. 626, §1 (NEW).]
3. In addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm or ammunition in violation of this subsection may bring an action for the return of the firearm or ammunition in the Superior Court of the county in which that individual resides or in which the firearm or ammunition is located. [2011, c. 626, §1 (NEW).]
4. In an action or proceeding to enforce this subsection, the court shall award a prevailing plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney's fees. [2011, c. 626, §1 (NEW).]
[ 2011, c. 626, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 359, (NEW). 1989, c. 502, §D19 (AMD). 2011, c. 626, §1 (AMD).

Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Basic firearm safety brochure" means a brochure, produced by a national, nonprofit membership organization that provides a comprehensive voluntary safety program including the training of people in the safe handling and use of firearms or by any other organization, that contains the following information relating to firearms:
  1. Rules for safe handling, storage and use of firearms;
  2. Nomenclature and descriptions of various types of firearms; and
  3. Responsibilities of firearm ownership. [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
  4. The following information developed by the Department of Public Safety:
    1. A list of locations where handguns are prohibited; and
    2. Information concerning the use of handguns for self-defense. [2015, c. 327, §6 (AMD).]
2. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 12-A. [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
3. "Firearm dealer" means a person who is licensed as a dealer under 18 United States Code, Section 923, or who is required to be licensed as a dealer under that section. [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
[ 2015, c. 327, §6 (AMD) .]
Requirement. A firearm dealer must:
1. Include a basic firearm safety brochure with every firearm sold at retail in this State, except that the brochure need not be supplied by the firearm dealer if the firearm manufacturer provides a basic firearm safety brochure with the firearm. The dealer may collect a charge for the brochure, which may not be greater than the dealer's cost to obtain the brochure; [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
2. Offer to demonstrate to the purchaser the use of a trigger locking device; and [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
3. Post in a conspicuous place information relating to the availability of known local voluntary firearm safety programs. [1991, c. 127, (NEW).]
[ 1991, c. 127, (NEW) .]
No liability. Organizations that produce basic firearm safety brochures for distribution to firearm dealers for subsequent distribution to purchasers of firearms and firearm dealers are not liable for injuries resulting from the accidental discharge of nondefective firearms purchased from any dealer.
[ 1991, c. 127, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 127, (NEW). 2015, c. 327, §6 (AMD).

Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. "Certification" means the participation and assent of a chief law enforcement officer necessary under federal law for the approval of an application to transfer or make a firearm. [2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).]
2. "Chief law enforcement officer" means an official or the official's designee who the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or successor agency identifies as eligible to provide certification. [2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).]
3. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in the National Firearms Act, 26 United States Code, Section 5845(a). [2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).]
  [ 2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW) .]
Chief law enforcement officer's certification. Within 15 days of receipt of an application for certification, the chief law enforcement officer shall provide the certification unless the chief law enforcement officer has information that prevents the chief law enforcement officer from providing the certification.
1. If the chief law enforcement officer denies an application for certification under this section, the chief law enforcement officer shall provide the applicant with a written notification of the denial and the reason for the denial, which may not be based upon a generalized objection to a private person's possessing, making or transferring a firearm or to a certain type of firearm that is otherwise lawful. [2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).]
2. The denial of an application for certification or a failure or refusal to provide a certification in accordance with this section by a chief law enforcement officer may be appealed by an applicant in the following manner:
  1. If the chief law enforcement officer is employed by a state agency, the denial may be appealed pursuant to Title 5, section 11001 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C; and
  2. If the chief law enforcement officer is not employed by a state agency, the denial may be appealed pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B. [2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).]
    [ 2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW) .]
Criminal history record check; search of premises. In making a certification required by subsection 2, a chief law enforcement officer may require the applicant to provide only such information as required by federal or state law to identify the applicant and conduct a criminal history record check or to determine the disposition of an arrest or proceeding relevant to the applicant's eligibility to lawfully possess or receive a firearm. A chief law enforcement officer may not require access to or consent for an inspection of any private premises as a condition of making a certification under this section.
[ 2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2015, c. 262, §3 (NEW).

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a government agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State may not keep or cause to be kept a comprehensive registry of privately owned firearms and the owners of those firearms within its jurisdiction.

Section History

Enacted 2017 LD9 Sec. 1

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1967, c. 368, (AMD). 1971, c. 293, (AMD). 1973, c. 396, (AMD). 1975, c. 449, §§1,2 (AMD). 1981, c. 119, §1 (RPR). 1985, c. 478, §3 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 119, §2 (NEW). 1983, c. 267, §§1,2 (AMD). 1985, c. 478, §3 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 119, §2 (NEW). 1985, c. 478, §3 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 119, §2 (NEW). 1985, c. 478, §3 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 119, §2 (NEW). 1985, c. 478, §3 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 239, (NEW). 1987, c. 402, §A152 (RP).

(REPEALED)

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 239, (NEW). 1987, c. 402, §A152 (RP).

Firearms in vehicles. An employer or an agent of an employer may not prohibit an employee who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm under Title 25, chapter 252 from keeping a firearm in the employee's vehicle as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible. This subsection applies to the State as an employer when a state employee's vehicle is on property owned or leased by the State. This subsection does not authorize an employee or state employee to carry a firearm in a place where carrying a firearm is prohibited by law. For purposes of this section, "state employee" means an employee of the State within the executive branch, the legislative branch or the judicial branch performing services within the scope of that employee's employment.
[ 2011, c. 537, §1 (AMD) .]
Immunity from liability. An employer or an agent of an employer may not be held liable in any civil action for damages, injury or death resulting from or arising out of another person's actions involving a firearm or ammunition transported or stored pursuant to this section, including, but not limited to, the theft of a firearm from an employee's vehicle, unless the employer or an agent of the employer intentionally solicited or procured the other person's injurious actions. Nothing in this section affects provisions in the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.
[ 2011, c. 393, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2011, c. 393, §1 (NEW). 2011, c. 537, §1 (AMD).

Acting without license; false representations. It is a Class D crime for any person knowingly to commit any of the following acts:
1. Subject to section 9404, to act as a security guard without a valid license; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2. To publish any advertisement, letterhead, circular, statement or phrase of any kind which suggests that a licensee is an official police agency or any other agency, instrumentality or division of this State, any political subdivision thereof, or of the Federal Government; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3. To falsely represent that a person is or was in his employ as a licensee; [1987, c. 170, §15 (AMD).]
4. To make any false statement or material omission in any application, any documents made a part of the application, any notice or any statement filed with the commissioner; or [1987, c. 170, §15 (AMD).]
5. To make any false statement or material omission relative to the requirements of section 9410-A, subsection 1, in applying for a position as a security guard with a contract security company. [1987, c. 170, §§ 15 and 16 (AMD); 1987, c. 170, §16 (NEW).]
Failure to return equipment; representation as peace officer. It is a Class D crime for any security guard knowingly to commit any of the following acts:
1. To fail to return immediately on demand, or within 7 days of termination of employment, any uniform, badge, or other item of equipment issued to him by an employer; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2. To make any representation which suggests, or which would reasonably cause another person to believe, that he is a sworn peace officer of this State, any political subdivision thereof, or of any other state or of the Federal Government; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3. To wear or display any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch or pattern which indicates or suggests that he is a sworn peace officer, or which contains or includes the word "police" or the equivalent thereof, or is similar in wording to any law enforcement agency; or [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
4. To possess or utilize any vehicle or equipment displaying the words "police," "law enforcement officer," or the equivalent thereof, or have any sign, shield, marking, accessory or insignia that may indicate that the vehicle is a vehicle of a public law enforcement agency. [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
Paragraph A does not apply to any proprietary security organization or any employee thereof.

[ 1987, c. 170, §17 (AMD) .]
Representations as to employees; failure to surrender license; posting of license. It is a Class D crime for any person licensed under this chapter knowingly to commit any of the following acts:
1. To falsely represent that a person was or is in his employ as a security guard; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2. To fail or refuse to surrender his license to the commissioner within 72 hours following revocation or suspension of the license; or after the licensee ceases to do business subject to section 9410; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3. To post the license or permit the license to be posted upon premises other than those described in the license; or [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
4. To fail to cause the license to be posted and displayed at all times, within 72 hours of receipt of the license, in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the State. [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
Other unlawful acts. It is a Class D crime for any person licensed under this chapter, or for any employee thereof, knowingly to commit any of the following acts:
1. To incite, encourage or aid any person who has become a party to any strike to commit any unlawful act against any person or property; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
2. To incite, stir up, create or aid in the inciting of discontent or dissatisfaction among the employees of any person with the intention of having them strike; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
3. To interfere with or prevent lawful and peaceful picketing during strikes; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
4. To interfere with, restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their right to form, join or assist any labor organization of their own choosing; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
5. To interfere with or hinder lawful or peaceful collective bargaining between employers and employees; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
6. To pay, offer to give any money, gratuity, consideration or other thing of value, directly or indirectly, to any person for any verbal or written report of the lawful activities of employees in the exercise of their right to organize, form or assist any labor organization and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
7. To advertise for, recruit, furnish or replace or offer to furnish or replace for hire or reward, within or outside the State, any skilled or unskilled help or labor, armed guards, other than armed guards employed for the protection of payrolls, property or premises, for service upon property which is being operated in anticipation of or during the course or existence of a strike; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
8. To furnish armed guards upon the highways for persons involved in labor disputes; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
9. To furnish or offer to furnish to employers or their agents any arms, munitions, tear gas implements or any other weapons; [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
10. To send letters or literature to employers offering to eliminate labor unions; or [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
11. To advise any person of the membership of an individual in a labor organization for the purpose of preventing the individual from obtaining or retaining employment. [1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW).]
Dangerous weapons at labor disputes and strikes. It is a Class D crime for any person, including, but not limited to, security guards and persons involved in a labor dispute or strike, to be armed with a dangerous weapon, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 9, at the site of a labor dispute or strike. A person holding a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm is not exempt from this subsection. A security guard is exempt from this subsection to the extent that federal laws, rules or regulations require the security guard to be armed with a dangerous weapon at the site of a labor dispute or strike.
[ 1987, c. 170, §18 (NEW) .]
Class E crimes. It is a Class E crime for any person licensed under this chapter or for any employee of such a person, to knowingly commit any of the following acts:
1. To perform or attempt to perform security guard functions at the site of a labor dispute or strike while not physically located on property leased, owned, possessed or rented by the person for whom the licensee is providing security guards. [1987, c. 170, §18 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 113, §2 (NEW). 1987, c. 170, §§15-18 (AMD).

Maine Firearm Laws

Maine Constitution Article I, Section 16

TITLE 12 - CONSERVATION

PART 2 - FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS

CHAPTER 220 - Bureau Of Parks And Public Lands

Subchapter 1 - General Provisions

§1803 - General powers and duties of the bureau

PART 13 - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HEADING

Subpart 4 - FISH AND WILDLIFE HEADING

CHAPTER 915 - Hunting: Seasons, Requirements And Restrictions Heading

Subchapter 4 - General Unlawful Acts Pertaining To Hunting

§11208 - Unlawful shooting or discharge of firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow

§11209 - (2019) Discharge of firearm or crossbow near dwelling or building

§11210 - Shooting domestic animals

§11211 - Unlawful use of firearm in Southport

TITLE 14 - COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 710: RENTAL PROPERTY

§6030-F - (2016) Firearms in public housing

TITLE 15 - COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL

PART 1 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY

CHAPTER 15 - Possession Of Firearms By Prohibited Persons Heading: Pl 2001, C. 549, §1 (rpr); 2005, C. 527, §1 (rpr); 2007, C. 194, §6 (amd)

§393 - (2018) Possession of firearms prohibited for certain persons

TITLE 17-A - MAINE CRIMINAL CODE

PART 1 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER 5 - Defenses And Affirmative Defenses; Justification

§101 - General rules for defenses and affirmative defenses; justification

§104 - Use of force in defense of premises

§105 - Use of force in property offenses

§106 - Physical force by persons with special responsibilities

§108 - Physical force in defense of a person

PART 2 - SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

CHAPTER 17 - Burglary And Criminal Trespass

§402 - (2013) Criminal trespass

CHAPTER 29 - Forgery And Related Offenses

§705 (2015) Criminal simulation

Chapter 23 - Offenses Against The Family

§554-A - Unlawful transfer of a firearm other than a handgun to a minor

§554-B - Unlawful transfer of handgun to minor

CHAPTER 43 - Weapons

§1051 - Possession of machine gun

§1052 - Right to possess, carry or transport machine gun

§1053 - Confiscation and seizure of machine gun

§1054 - Forfeiture of machine gun

§1055 - Possession or distribution of dangerous knives

§1056 - Possession of armor-piercing ammunition

§1057 - Possession of firearms in an establishment licensed for on-premises consumption of liquor

§1058 - (2013) Unauthorized possession of firearm in courthouse

TITLE 20-A - EDUCATION

CHAPTER 223 - Health, Nutrition And Safety

Subchapter 6 - Safety

§6552 - Firearms

TITLE 25 - INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

PART 5 - PUBLIC SAFETY

CHAPTER 252 - Permits To Carry Concealed Handguns

§2001-A - (2015) Threatening display of or carrying concealed weapon

§2002 - (2013) Definitions

§2002-A - Assignment of authority

§2003 - (2015) Permits to carry concealed handguns

§2003-A - (2015) Duty to inform law enforcement

§2004 - (2015) Penalty

§2005 - Revocation; change of residence

§2005-A - Suspension of permit upon refusal

§2006 - (2013) Access to information and proceedings

CHAPTER 252-A - Firearms Regulation

§2011 - State preemption

§2012 - (2015) Sale of firearms to include safety brochure

§2013 - (2015) Chief law enforcement officer's certification; certain firearms

§2014 - (2017) Government firearms or firearms owners registry prohibited

CHAPTER 253 - Licenses To Carry Weapons

§2031 - Threatening display of or carrying a concealed weapon

§2032 - Permits to carry concealed weapons

§2033 - Penalty

§2034 - Revocation

§2035 - Confidentiality of application

CHAPTER 254 - Purchase Of Weapons

§2041 - Purchase by Maine residents in another state

§2042 - Purchase by nonresidents in Maine

TITLE 26 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY

CHAPTER 7 - Employment Practices