Maine Revised Statutes Title 25 Sec. 2440 – Penalties; recovery and appropriation
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 25 Sec. 2440
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Municipality: includes cities, towns and plantations, except that "municipality" does not include plantations in Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV; or Title 30?A, Part 2. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
Penalties provided in sections 2432 and 2439 may be recovered by complaint, indictment or civil action, 1/2 to the municipality where the offense is committed and 1/2 to the State. [PL 1999, c. 652, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 622, §84 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 43, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 533 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §111 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §157 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 545, §5 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 556, §7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §154 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 652, §3 (AMD).