Maine legal term
Social media in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Social media” 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 “Social media” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Social media" means an electronic medium or service through which users create, share and view user-generated content, including, but not limited to, videos, still photographs, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, instant and text messages, e-mail, online service accounts and Internet website profiles and locations. (19-A M.R.S. § 4102)
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