§641. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Adverse result.
"Adverse result" means:
A.
Immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person;
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
B.
Flight from prosecution;
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Destruction of or tampering with evidence;
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
D.
Intimidation of a potential witness;
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
E.
Seriously jeopardizing an investigation; or
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
F.
Undue delay of a trial.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
G.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
2.
Content information.
"Content information," when used with respect to any wire, oral or electronic communication, includes any information concerning the substance, purport or meaning of that communication.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Electronic communication service.
"Electronic communication service" means a service that provides to users the ability to send or receive spoken or electronic communications.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
3-A.
Electronic device.
"Electronic device" means an electronic device that enables access to, or use of, an electronic communication service or remote computing service.
[PL 2023, c. 499, §2 (NEW).]
4.
Government entity.
"Government entity" means a state or local government agency, including but not limited to a law enforcement entity or any other investigative entity, agency, department, division, bureau, board or commission or an individual acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of a state or local government agency.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
5.
Owner.
"Owner" means the person or entity having the legal title, claim or right to an electronic device.
[PL 2023, c. 499, §3 (AMD).]
6.
Portable electronic device.
[PL 2023, c. 499, §4 (RP).]
7.
Remote computing service.
"Remote computing service" means:
A.
The provision to the public over the Internet of on-demand computer storage; or
[PL 2023, c. 499, §5 (NEW).]
B.
Processing services provided by means of an electronic communication service.
[PL 2023, c. 499, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 499, §5 (RPR).]
7-A.
Serious physical injury.
"Serious physical injury" means:
A.
Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death, serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or substantial impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ or extended convalescence for recovery of physical health; or
[PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
B.
Any harm potentially caused by a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 11 or Title 17‑A, section 282, 301, 302 or 303.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
8.
User.
"User" means a person or entity that uses an electronic device.
[PL 2023, c. 499, §6 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note:
§641. Definitions (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 647)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 489, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 499, §§2-6 (AMD).