Maine legal term
Contest of chance in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Contest of chance” 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 “Contest of chance” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Contest of chance" means any game, contest, scheme or device in which: A. (17-A M.R.S. § 952)
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