Maine Statutes
§ 17-A §905-C — Misuse of public benefits instrument
Maine § 17-A §905-C
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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 17-A §905-C (2026).
Text
1.A person is guilty of misuse of a public benefits instrument if the person knowingly:
2.As used in this section, "public benefits instrument" means electronic benefits transfer cards, coupons, vouchers and any other means for distributing benefits from the following programs:
3.Misuse of a public benefits instrument is a Class D crime.
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Legislative History
PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).
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Bluebook (online)
Maine § 17-A §905-C, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/me/17-A%20%C2%A7905-C.