Maine § 1101. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1101. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1101.. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
1. Offensive name. "Offensive name" means a name of a place that includes:
A. The designation "nigger" or "squaw" or any derivation of "squaw" as a separate word or as part of a word or phrase; or [PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]
B. The designation "squa" or any derivation of "squa" as a separate word or as a separate syllable in a word. [PL 2009, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]
2. Place. "Place" means any natural geographic feature or any street, alley or other road within the jurisdiction of the State, or any political subdivision of the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1101.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1101. cover?
Section 1101. ("Definitions") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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