Maine Statutes
§ 17-A §254 — Sexual abuse of minors
1.A person is guilty of sexual abuse of a minor if:
2.It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraphs A, A‑1, A‑2 and F, that the actor reasonably believed the other person is at least 16 years of age.
3.
4.As used in this section, "related to the actor within the 2nd degree of consanguinity" has the meaning set forth in section 556.
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Legislative History
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §50 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 495, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 401, §A5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 451, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 104, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 460, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §21 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 138, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 464, §§6-8 (AMD).
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§ 17 §1
Abduction of women§ 17 §1001
Penalty§ 17 §101
Penalty; cohabitation after divorce§ 17 §1011
Definitions§ 17 §1013
Unlawful production of motion pictures§ 17 §1015
Surcharge imposed§ 17 §1021
Possession of animals§ 17 §1022
Prevention of cruelty§ 17 §1023
Investigation and reporting of cruelty§ 17 §1024
Impeding the performance of an officer§ 17 §1025
Handling of animals seized or held§ 17 §1026
Penalty for violation