Maine § 2201. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2201. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2201.. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
1. Department. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
2. Missing senior citizen.
3. Media. "Media" means print, radio, Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public.
3-A. Missing endangered person. "Missing endangered person" means a person who is believed to be in danger because of the person's age, mental or physical health or intellectual or developmental disability, because of environmental or weather conditions or because the person is missing in dangerous, unexplained, involuntary or suspicious circumstances as determined by a local law enforcement agency.
4. Silver Alert. "Silver Alert" means a notice provided under this chapter to the public through law enforcement agencies and the media.
5. Silver Alert Program. "Silver Alert Program" means the statewide alert program for missing endangered persons developed and implemented under this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2201.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2201. cover?
Section 2201. ("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 § 2201.?
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