§6000. Definitions
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
1. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) Domestic violence. "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506‑A, 506‑B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 4 or dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 3‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
1. (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) Domestic violence. "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506‑A, 506‑B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4.
[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
2. Sexual assault. "Sexual assault" means any conduct described under Title 17‑A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17‑A, sections 852 and 853.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
2-A. Sexual harassment. "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; sexually suggestive remarks or actions; unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; and requests for sexual favors. "Sexual harassment" includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.
[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).]
3. Stalking. "Stalking" means any conduct described in Title 17‑A, section 210‑A.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
4. Victim. "Victim" means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 351, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER
Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
14 §6001. Availability of remedy
14 §6002. Tenancy at will; buildings on land of another
14 §6004. Commencement of action
14 §6005. Writ of possession; service
14 §6006. Claim of title (REPEALED)
14 §6007. Allegation that defendant's claim is frivolous (REPEALED)
14 §6009. Judgment for plaintiff; possession on recognizance; damages (REPEALED)
14 §6010. Sums due for rent and damages
14 §6010-A. Landlord's duty to mitigate
14 §6011. House of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option
14 §6012. Personal property (REPEALED)
14 §6013. Property unclaimed by tenant
14 §6014. Remedies for illegal evictions
14 §6015. Notice of rent increase
14 §6016. Rent increase limitation
14 §6016-A. Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act