Maine legal term
State of nudity in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “State of nudity” 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 “State of nudity” mean in Maine criminal law?
"State of nudity" means the condition of displaying fully unclothed, partially unclothed or transparently clothed genitals, pubic area or anus or, if the person is female, a partially or fully exposed breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola. (17-A M.R.S. § 511-A)
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