§351. Consolidation Conduct denominated theft in this chapter constitutes a single crime embracing the separate crimes such as those heretofore known as larceny, larceny by trick, larceny by bailee, embezzlement, false pretenses, extortion, blackmail, shoplifting and receiving stolen property. An accusation of theft may be proved by evidence that it was committed in any manner […]
§352. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 1. “Property” means anything of value, including but not limited to: A. Real estate and things growing thereon, affixed to or found thereon; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] […]
§353-A. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer at a casino or slot machine facility (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 585, §14 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 96, §2 (RP).
§353. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises unauthorized control over the property of another with intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2005, c. 199, §4 (AMD).] […]
§354-A. Insurance deception 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception and with an intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. […]
§354. Theft by deception 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of deception and with intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, […]
§355. Theft by extortion 1. A person is guilty of theft if the person obtains or exercises control over the property of another as a result of extortion and with intent to deprive the other person of the property. [PL 2001, c. 383, §37 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 2. As used […]
§356-A. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises control over the property of another that the person knows to have been lost or mislaid or to have been delivered under a mistake as to the identity of the recipient […]
§356. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 317, §9 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 529, §1 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §40 (RP). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
§357-A. Theft of utility services (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 668, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 106, §2 (RP).
§357. Theft of services 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains services by deception, threat, force or any other means designed to avoid the due payment for the services that the person knows are available only for compensation. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or […]
§358. Theft by misapplication of property 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains property from anyone or personal services from an employee upon agreement, or subject to a known legal obligation, to make a specified payment or other disposition to a 3rd person or to a fund administered by […]
§359. Receiving stolen property 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person receives, retains or disposes of the property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has probably been stolen, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a […]
§360. Unauthorized use of property 1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. Knowing that the person does not have the consent of the owner, the person takes, operates or exercises control over a vehicle, or, knowing that a vehicle has been so wrongfully obtained, the person rides in the vehicle. Violation of […]
§361-A. Permissible inferences against accused 1. Proof that the defendant was in exclusive possession of property that had recently been taken under circumstances constituting a violation of this chapter, section 405 or of chapter 27 gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant is guilty of […]
§361. Affirmative defense of claim of right It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this chapter that the defendant acted in good faith under a claim of right to property or services involved, including, in cases of theft of a trade secret, that the defendant rightfully knew the trade secret or that it was […]
§362. Classification of theft offenses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §59 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §§48,49 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 317, §10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 239, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 548, §A8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 224, §§3-5 (AMD). […]
§363. Organized retail theft 1. A person is guilty of organized retail theft if the person commits 2 or more thefts of retail merchandise under this chapter, either as a principal or an accomplice, pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct engaged in by 2 or more persons involving thefts from 2 or more […]
