Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2: DEPARTMENT
34-A §1214-A. Elder Victims Restitution Fund

§1214-A. Elder Victims Restitution Fund
The Elder Victims Restitution Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established for the purpose of compensating elder victims of financial crimes.   [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "elder victim" means a victim of a crime who is 65 years of age or older.  
[PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Administration.  The Victim Services Coordinator under section 1214 shall administer the fund. All administrative costs of the fund must be absorbed by the department.  
[PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Funding.  Money collected pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 2‑105 must be deposited into the fund.  
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §92 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
4.  Use.  The fund may be used for the payment of claims of elder victims of financial crimes who are entitled to receive restitution from offenders as a result of the sentences for the crimes in cases in which those offenders are not meeting their restitution obligations.  
[PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Rules.  The commissioner may adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A, to carry out the purposes of this section.  
[PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §92 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).

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