Section 6000 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2015, c. 293, §1(NEW).]
1.Domestic violence. "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17-A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17-A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506-A, 506-B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or dating partner, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 4. [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]
2.Sexual assault. "Sexual assault" means any conduct described under Title 17-A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17-A, sections 852 and 853. [2015, c. 293, §1(NEW).]
2-A.Sexual harassment. "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; sexually suggestive remarks or actions; unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; and requests for sexual favors. "Sexual harassment" includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13(COR).]
3.Stalking. "Stalking" means any conduct described in Title 17-A, section 210-A. [2015, c. 293, §1(NEW).]
4.Victim. "Victim" means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. [2015, c. 293, §1(NEW).]
Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-5, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by 2019, c. 351,§ 1, eff. 9/19/2019.Added by 2015, c. 293,§ 1, eff. 10/15/2015.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.