Maine § 153-A. - Defense in action based on misuse of legal identification
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 153-A. — Defense in action based on misuse of legal identification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153-A.. Defense in action based on misuse of legal identification
It is a defense to a civil action for monetary damages that the damages arose from the misuse of a form of legal identification and the use of that identification has resulted in the conviction of a person other than the defendant under Title 17‑A, sections 354 and 905‑A. The defense may be raised only by the person whose identification was misused. [PL 1999, c. 190, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 153-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 153-A. cover?
Section 153-A. ("Defense in action based on misuse of legal identification") 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 § 153-A.?
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