Maine legal term
Financial institution in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Financial institution” 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 “Financial institution” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Financial institution" means a bank, insurance company, credit union, safety deposit company, savings and loan association, investment trust, or other organization held out to the public as a place of deposit of funds or medium of savings or collective investment. 12-A. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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