As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
1. Claimant. “Claimant” means a victim that files an application for restitution assistance under this subchapter. “Claimant” includes the named party in a restitution award in a final order, the executor of a named party in a restitution award in a final order, the heirs and assigns of a named party in a restitution award in a final order and any other person with lawful authority to act for or on behalf of a named party in a restitution award in a final order.

[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521

A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Final order: means a final order issued by the administrator under this chapter or a final order issued by a court in a legal action initiated by the administrator under this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521
  • Fund: means the Securities Restitution Assistance Fund established under section 16522. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521
  • Person: means an individual; corporation; business trust; estate; trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; government; governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16102
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Securities violation: means a violation of this chapter and any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521
  • Victim: means a person that suffered monetary injury as a result of a securities violation and was awarded restitution in a final order. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 16521
  • 2. Eligible adult. “Eligible adult” means:
    A. An individual 65 years of age or older; or [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
    B. An individual protected under the Adult Protective Services Act. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    3. Final order. “Final order” means a final order issued by the administrator under this chapter or a final order issued by a court in a legal action initiated by the administrator under this chapter.

    [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    4. Fund. “Fund” means the Securities Restitution Assistance Fund established under section 16522.

    [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    5. Securities violation. “Securities violation” means a violation of this chapter and any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

    [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    6. Victim. “Victim” means a person that suffered monetary injury as a result of a securities violation and was awarded restitution in a final order.

    [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).