Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2013 – Unlawful possession or use of Salvia divinorum by a minor
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1. Violation. A minor may not:
A. Purchase, possess or use Salvia divinorum; [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
B. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection; or [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
C. Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection 2 or more times. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2013
- Minor: means a person who has not attained 18 years of age. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2011
- Municipality: includes cities, towns and plantations, except that "municipality" does not include plantations in Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV; or Title 30?A, Part 2. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Salvia divinorum: means the herb Salvia divinorum and includes Salvinorin A and Divinorin A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 2011
2. Penalty. A minor who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply.
A. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph A, a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $300 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
B. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph B, a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the fine permitted by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
C. For a violation of subsection 1, paragraph C, a fine of $500 must be imposed and that fine may not be suspended. The judge, in addition to the fine required by this paragraph, may assign the minor to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, a municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution. [PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 120, §1 (NEW).