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Sow during gestation in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Sow during gestation” 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 “Sow during gestation” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Sow during gestation" means a pregnant pig of the porcine species kept for the primary purpose of breeding. (17 M.R.S. § 1039)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.