Maine Code § 17-1637

False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State
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1. Prohibition. A person may not:
A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet
Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation; [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL
2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]
B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under
paragraph A; and [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A.
[PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5
(AFF).]
2. Penalty. A person that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not
more than $2,500 may be adjudged.

[PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
3. Definition. For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set forth in Title
17-A, section 352, subsection 1.
[PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

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