Maine § 2003-A. - Duty to inform law enforcement
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2003-A. — Duty to inform law enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2003-A.. Duty to inform law enforcement
When an individual who is carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to the authority of this chapter and who does not have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun that has been issued as provided in this chapter first comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this State or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop, that individual shall immediately inform that law enforcement officer of the fact that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun. [PL 2015, c. 327, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2003-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2003-A. cover?
Section 2003-A. ("Duty to inform law enforcement") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 2003-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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