§ 5 §4684-B — Additional protections

Maine § 5 §4684-B

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
• Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS
• Ch. 337-B: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Intentional violation.
It is a violation of this subsection for any person, whether or not acting under color of law, to intentionally interfere or attempt to intentionally interfere with the exercise or enjoyment by any other person of rights secured by the United States Constitution or the laws of the United States or of rights secured by the Constitution of Maine or laws of the State by any of the following conduct:
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Knowing violation.
It is a violation of this subsection for any person to knowingly enter into, remain in or create an obstruction in a medical safety zone during the posted hours of operation of the provider of a health service, with the following exceptions:
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Demarcation.
At the request of the provider of a health service, a municipality shall mark the boundary of the medical safety zone for the building in which the provider of a health service operates by painting lines or placing temporary markers. The municipality shall mark the boundary not later than the 30th day after the date the municipality receives a request under this subsection. The provider of a health service shall post or cause to be posted at least one sign at the boundary of the medical safety zone that contains:

Legislative History

PL 1995, c. 417, §3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 640, §§1-4 (AMD).