Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000 – Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
1. 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).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
- Sexual assault: means any conduct described under Title 17?A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17?A, sections 852 and 853. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
- Sexual harassment: includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
- Stalking: means any conduct described in Title 17?A, section 210?A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
- Victim: means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6000
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).