Maine legal term
Keeper in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Keeper” 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 “Keeper” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Keeper" means a person in possession or control of a dog or other animal. (17 M.R.S. § 1011)
Statutes defining or using this term
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Related terms in the same statutes
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