Maine legal term
Government in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Government” 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 “Government” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Government" means the United States, any state or any county, municipality or other political unit within territory belonging to the State, the United States, or any department, agency or subdivision of any of the foregoing, or any corporation or other association carrying out the functions of government or formed pursuant to interstate compact or international treaty. 14. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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