CHAPTER 300
H.P. 1082 - L.D. 1519
An Act to Prevent Unnecessary Search and Rescue Operations on Marine Waters
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6958 is enacted to read:
§6958. False search and rescue information
A person who intentionally provides the department or causes to be given to the department false or misleading information that results in an unnecessary search and rescue effort or prolongs an ongoing search and rescue effort is subject to a civil penalty of up to the cost of providing the search and rescue service, payable to the State. This penalty is recoverable in a civil action. The State may also recover the cost of bringing the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee.
Effective September 19, 1997, unless otherwise indicated.
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