Maine Code § 25-2157

Sheltering or aiding missing child
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1. Duty to inform law enforcement officer. If a person knowingly shelters or aids in obtaining
shelter for a missing child for more than 24 hours without the consent of the missing child's parent,
guardian or legal custodian, the person shall inform a law enforcement officer as to the missing child's
location and condition if the law enforcement officer contacts that person as part of the investigation of
the missing child.
[PL 2025, c. 63, §1 (NEW).]
2. Violation. A person who violates subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.
[PL 2025, c. 63, §1 (NEW).]

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