Maine § 4633. - Prohibition against retaliation and coercion

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4633. — Prohibition against retaliation and coercion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4633.. Prohibition against retaliation and coercion

1.  Retaliation.  A person may not discriminate against any individual because that individual has opposed any act or practice that is unlawful under this Act or because that individual made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this Act.

2.  Interference, coercion or intimidation.  It is unlawful for a person to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of the rights granted or protected by this Act or because that individual has exercised or enjoyed, or has aided or encouraged another individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, those rights.

3.  Remedies and procedures.  The remedies and procedures available under sections 4611 to 4614, 4621, 4622 and 4623 are available to aggrieved persons for violations of subsections 1 and 2.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4633.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4633. cover?

Section 4633. ("Prohibition against retaliation and coercion") 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 § 4633.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4633." (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 § 4633. apply to my situation?

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