Maine § 13212. - Confidential records
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13212. — Confidential records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13212.. Confidential records
The records and proceedings of the corporation are public for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13 except as otherwise provided in this section. [PL 2025, c. 258, §6 (NEW).]
1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "proprietary information" means information that is:
A. A trade secret; or [PL 2025, c. 258, §6 (NEW).]
B. Manufacturing, commercial or financial information, the disclosure of which would:
(2) Would make publicly available information that is not otherwise publicly available. [PL 2025, c. 258, §6 (NEW).]
2. Information public unless designated as confidential; proprietary information. Information provided to or developed by the corporation and included in a business or marketing plan is considered a public record unless the person to whom the information belongs or pertains requests that it be designated as confidential and the corporation determines that it contains proprietary information, in which case it is not a public record under Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph A.
3. Tax or financial information. Any financial statement or supporting data of a financial statement or tax return of any person is confidential.
4. Credit assessment. Any record obtained by the corporation that contains an assessment of the creditworthiness, credit rating or financial condition of any person is confidential.
This section does not prohibit the disclosure of information that is otherwise publicly available. [PL 2025, c. 258, §6 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13212.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13212. cover?
Section 13212. ("Confidential records") 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 § 13212.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 13212." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 13212. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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