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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 372

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall limit the powers of the State to initiate, prosecute and maintain actions to abate public nuisances to the extent consistent with the public interest, nor shall any license granted under this subchapter constitute a defense to any action at law for damages. [PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY

PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).