2022 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER
Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
14 §6000. Definitions

§6000. Definitions

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

1.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) Domestic violence.  "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506‑A, 506‑B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 4 or dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 3‑A.  

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

1.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) Domestic violence.  "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506‑A, 506‑B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4.  

[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

2.  Sexual assault.  "Sexual assault" means any conduct described under Title 17‑A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17‑A, sections 852 and 853.  

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

2-A.  Sexual harassment.  "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; sexually suggestive remarks or actions; unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; and requests for sexual favors. "Sexual harassment" includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.  

[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).]

3.  Stalking.  "Stalking" means any conduct described in Title 17‑A, section 210‑A.  

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

4.  Victim.  "Victim" means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.  

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 351, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).