Maine Revised Statutes
Article 1: OFFENSES
29-A §2413-A. Motor vehicle violation resulting in death

§2413-A. Motor vehicle violation resulting in death
1.  Offense.  A person commits the civil violation of motor vehicle violation resulting in death if that person, while operating a motor vehicle and committing a traffic infraction, causes the death of another person.  
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Pleading and proof.  The State must prove that the defendant's committing a traffic infraction while operating a motor vehicle caused the death under subsection 1. The court shall apply Title 17-A, section 33 in assessing any causation under this section.  
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $5,000 may be adjudged. Any portion of the fine adjudged may be satisfied by a court-ordered requirement of community service work. The court shall also impose a license suspension of no less than 14 days and up to 4 years.  
[PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 182, §1 (NEW).

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