14 §171. Defense of premises
§171. Defense of premises It is a defense to a civil claim resulting from the use of force that the person was or would have been justified in using such force under Title 17‑A, section 104. [PL 2007, c. 315, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 315, §1 (NEW).
14 §172. Liability related to professional services for natural disaster or catastrophe
§172. Liability related to professional services for natural disaster or catastrophe 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Architect” means a person licensed as an architect under Title 32, chapter 3‑A. [PL 2019, c. 49, §1 (NEW).] B. “Building inspection […]
14 §173. Immunity for menstrual product donations
§173. Immunity for menstrual product donations 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Apparently usable” means, with respect to a product, that the product meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by federal, state and local laws and regulations even if […]
14 §174. Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by fire departments (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 )
§174. Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by fire departments (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 173 ) 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Device” means a battery-operated or plug-in smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector or combination smoke and carbon […]
14 §163. Release of joint tortfeasors
§163. Release of joint tortfeasors Whenever a person seeks recovery for a personal injury or property damage caused by 2 or more persons, the settlement with or release of one or more of the persons causing the injury is not a bar to a subsequent action against the other person or persons also causing the […]
14 §164. Immunity from civil liability
§164. Immunity from civil liability Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, any person who voluntarily, without the expectation of monetary or other compensation from the person aided or treated, renders first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance to a person who is unconscious, ill, injured or in need of […]
14 §164-A. Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers; immunity
§164-A. Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers; immunity 1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following term has the following meaning. A. “Program” means the Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers established by court order pursuant to Title 4, section 421 to provide help to lawyers and judges who suffer […]
14 §164-B. Immunity from civil liability for assistance given to law enforcement dogs, search and rescue dogs and service dogs
§164-B. Immunity from civil liability for assistance given to law enforcement dogs, search and rescue dogs and service dogs 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Emergency medical services person” has the same meaning as “emergency medical services’ person” in Title […]
14 §165. Liability of those who store or distribute natural gas
§165. Liability of those who store or distribute natural gas 1. Liability without proof of negligence. A natural gas company or an intrastate or interstate natural gas pipeline company that stores, transports or distributes natural gas is liable for all acts and omissions of its servants and agents that cause death or injury to persons […]
14 §166. Immunity for certain food donations
§166. Immunity for certain food donations 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Canned food” means any food commercially processed and prepared for human consumption. [PL 1981, c. 300 (NEW).] B. “Perishable food” means any food which may spoil or […]