Maine § 16801. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 16801. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16801.. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
1. Eligible adult. "Eligible adult" means:
A. An individual 65 years of age or older; or [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
B. An individual protected under the Adult Protective Services Act. [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
2. Financial exploitation. "Financial exploitation" means:
A. The wrongful or unauthorized taking, withholding, appropriation or use of money, assets or property of an eligible adult; or [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any act or omission made by a person, including through the use of a power of attorney, guardianship or conservatorship of an eligible adult, to:
(2) Convert money, assets or property of the eligible adult to deprive the eligible adult of the ownership, use, benefit or possession of the eligible adult's money, assets or property. [PL 2019, c. 17, §1 (NEW).]
3. Qualified individual. "Qualified individual" means an agent, investment adviser representative or individual who serves in a supervisory, compliance or legal capacity for a broker-dealer or investment adviser.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 16801.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 16801. cover?
Section 16801. ("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.
How do I cite Maine § 16801.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 16801." (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?
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How does Maine § 16801. apply to my situation?
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