2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 12: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS
17-A §281. Definitions

Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES

§281. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

1. "Disseminate" means to manufacture, publish, send, promulgate, distribute, exhibit, issue, furnish, sell or transfer or to offer or agree to do any of these acts.

[ 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW) .]

2. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age.

[ 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW) .]

3. "Photograph" means to make, capture, generate or save a print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material.

[ 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW) .]

4. "Sexually explicit conduct" means any of the following acts:

A. A sexual act; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

B. Bestiality; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

C. Masturbation; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

D. Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

E. Lewd exhibition of the genitals, anus or pubic area of a person. An exhibition is considered lewd if the exhibition is designed for the purpose of eliciting or attempting to elicit a sexual response in the intended viewer; or [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

F. Conduct that creates the appearance of the acts in paragraphs A to D and also exhibits any uncovered or covered portions of the genitals, anus or pubic area. [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]

[ 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 711, §B12 (NEW).