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Payment card in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Payment card” 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 “Payment card” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Payment card" means a credit card, charge card, debit card, hotel key card or stored value card or any other card that is issued to an authorized payment card user that allows the user to obtain, purchase or receive goods, services, money or anything else of value. (17-A M.R.S. § 905-B)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.