1. No effect. Except as provided in this section, this Act displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary and other laws of this State providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret. This Act does not affect:
A. Contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
B. Other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
C. Criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
D. The duty of any person to disclose information where expressly required by law; or [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
E. The provisions of the Maine Tort Claims Act, Title 14, chapter 741. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]

[PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1548

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.