Maine § 2012. - Unlawful transfer of Salvia divinorum to a minor
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2012. — Unlawful transfer of Salvia divinorum to a minor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2012.. Unlawful transfer of Salvia divinorum to a minor
1. Violation. A person may not transfer Salvia divinorum to a minor.
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,500, plus court costs, must be adjudged for any one offense. The fine may not be suspended.
3. Affirmative defense. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection 1 that the person transferred Salvia divinorum to a minor in reasonable reliance upon a fraudulent proof of age presented by the minor.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2012.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2012. cover?
Section 2012. ("Unlawful transfer of Salvia divinorum to a minor") 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 § 2012.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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