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Cultivate in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Cultivate” 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 “Cultivate” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Cultivate" means to sow a seed; to grow, raise or tend a plant; to harvest a plant; or to knowingly possess a plant. 22. 22-A. (17-A M.R.S. § 1101)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.