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Maine · Through January 1, 2026

25 M.R.S. §2157: Sheltering or aiding missing child

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  1. TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  2. PART 5: PUBLIC SAFETY
  3. CHAPTER 257: MISSING CHILDREN

1. Duty to inform law enforcement officer. If a person knowingly shelters or aids in obtaining shelter for a missing child for more than 24 hours without the consent of the missing child's parent, guardian or legal custodian, the person shall inform a law enforcement officer as to the missing child's location and condition if the law enforcement officer contacts that person as part of the investigation of the missing child.

2. Violation. A person who violates subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250.

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