Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 1020 – Penalty for false accusations
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
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Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 1020
- Commission: means the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 1012
A person who files a false charge of a conflict of interest with the commission or a member of the commission that the person does not believe to be true, or a person who induces another to file a false charge of a conflict of interest that the person does not believe to be true, is guilty of a Class E crime. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §23 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §13 (RPR). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §23 (COR).