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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 59: FRAUD AND FALSE PRETENSES
17 §1637. False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State

Universal Citation:
17 ME Rev Stat § 1637 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1637. False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State

1. Prohibition. A person may not:

A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation; [2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A; and [2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A. [2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

[ 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Penalty. A person that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged.

[ 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW) .]

3. Definition. For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17-A, section 352, subsection 1.

[ 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).

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