Maine legal term
Biological agent in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Biological agent” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Biological agent” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Biological agent" means any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, product of biotechnology or component of any such agent, either naturally occurring or bioengineered. (17-A M.R.S. § 803-A)
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