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Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 12: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS
§282

§281. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
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.  
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
2.  "Minor" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age.  
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
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.  
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
4.  "Sexually explicit conduct" means any of the following acts:  
A. A sexual act;   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
B. Bestiality;   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
C. Masturbation;   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
D. Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation;   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
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   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
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.   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. B, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 711, §B12 (NEW).
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