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Maine · Through January 1, 2026

17-A M.R.S. §281: Definitions

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  1. TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
  2. PART 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
  3. CHAPTER 12: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

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.

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

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.

4. "Sexually explicit conduct" means any of the following acts:

A. A sexual act;

B. Bestiality;

C. Masturbation;

D. Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation;

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

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.

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