19-A M.R.S. §1601: Definitions

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

1. Alleged father. "Alleged father" means:

A. A man who is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a child's mother during a possible time of conception of the child; or

B. A man who is presumed to be a child's father under chapter 61.

2. Blood or tissue-typing tests. "Blood or tissue-typing tests" means tests that demonstrate through examination of genetic markers the paternity of a child.

3. Paternity proceeding. "Paternity proceeding" means the administrative proceeding provided in this subchapter for the commencement of an action to establish paternity under subchapter I.