Maine Code § 22-47

Penalties and jurisdiction
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1. Hinder, obstruct or interfere with agent. A person who hinders, obstructs or interferes with
an officer, inspector or duly authorized agent of the department while in the performance of the officer's,
inspector's or agent's duties commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2. Violation of order, rule or regulation. A person who violates an order, rule or regulation of
the department made for the protection of life or health under law commits a Class E crime unless
otherwise provided in this Title.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3. Violation of Title. Unless another penalty has been expressly provided, a person who violates
a provision of this Title or intentionally or knowingly fails, neglects or refuses to perform any of the
duties imposed upon that person by this Title commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4. Strict liability. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict
liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

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