Me. Stat. tit. 17-A § 281

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 647
Section 281 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

1. "Disseminate" means to manufacture, publish, send, promulgate, distribute, exhibit, issue, furnish, sell or transfer or to offer or agree to do any of these acts.

[2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

2. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age.

[2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

3. "Photograph" means to make, capture, generate or save a print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or chemically reproduced visual image or material.

[2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

4. "Sexually explicit conduct" means any of the following acts:
A. A sexual act; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]
B. Bestiality; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]
C. Masturbation; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]
D. Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation; [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]
E. Lewd exhibition of the genitals, anus or pubic area of a person. An exhibition is considered lewd if the exhibition is designed for the purpose of eliciting or attempting to elicit a sexual response in the intended viewer; or [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]
F. Conduct that creates the appearance of the acts in paragraphs A to D and also exhibits any uncovered or covered portions of the genitals, anus or pubic area. [2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

[2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12(NEW).]

17-A M.R.S. § 281

2003, c. 711, §B12 (NEW) .