Maine legal term
Emergency responder in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Emergency responder” 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 “Emergency responder” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Emergency responder" means a person providing firefighting, rescue or emergency medical services. (17 M.R.S. § 3853-D)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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