As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 1. Dating partner. "Dating partner" has the same meaning as in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 4. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §35 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] 2. Family or household member. "Family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §36 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] 3. Victim. "Victim" means: A. A person who is the victim of a crime; [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The immediate family of a victim of a crime if: (1) The underlying crime is one of domestic violence or sexual assault or one in which the family suffered serious physical trauma or serious financial loss; or (2) Due to death, age, physical or mental disease, disorder or defect, the victim is unable to participate as allowed by law; or [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] C. A person who has obtained under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or Title 19-A, section 4110 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
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