Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9702 – Hindering state forest ranger or town forest fire warden
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1. Hinder performance of duties or access. A person may not:
A. Prevent or obstruct a state forest ranger or town forest fire warden in the performance of the ranger’s or warden’s duties or the exercise of the rights of entry, access or examination by any state forest ranger or town forest fire warden. Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17?A, section 34, subsection 4-A; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §50 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Attempt to prevent or obstruct a state forest ranger or town forest fire warden in the performance of the ranger’s or warden’s duties or the exercise of the rights of entry, access or examination by any state forest ranger or town forest fire warden. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §50 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §50 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9702
- Town: includes cities and plantations, unless otherwise expressed or implied. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §50 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §F50 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).