25 §2955. Maine Drug Enforcement Agency
§2955. Maine Drug Enforcement Agency The commissioner shall establish and operate within the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency such regional investigative task forces as the commissioner determines are required for effective drug law enforcement throughout the State. [PL 2021, c. 36, §15 (AMD).] The investigative component of each task force is comprised of law enforcement […]
25 §2956. Authority of commissioner
§2956. Authority of commissioner 1. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules, practices and policies respecting the administration of the agency. The rules, practices and policies of the agency must be in conformity with state law and must accomplish the goal of an integrated drug enforcement effort. These rules, practices and policies may include: A. […]
25 §2957. Confidentiality
§2957. Confidentiality Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the investigative records of the agency are confidential. [PL 2021, c. 36, §19 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 411, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 837, §B15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 841, §13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 790, §A33 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 662, […]
25 §2958. Prosecution protocol
§2958. Prosecution protocol The Attorney General, after consultation with the 8 district attorneys, the United States Attorney for the District of Maine and the agency, shall establish by rule a protocol that governs the selection of the state or federal court system for prosecution of drug cases investigated by the agency. [PL 2021, c. […]
25 §2951. Short title
§2951. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the “Maine Drug Enforcement Act of 1992.” [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 411, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 837, §B10 (AMD).
25 §2952. Definition
§2952. Definition 1. Drug. “Drug” means scheduled drugs, controlled substances or illegal drugs as defined by the Maine Criminal Code, Title 17‑A, chapter 45 or federal law. [PL 1987, c. 411, §5 (NEW).] 2. Agency. “Agency” means the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. [PL 1991, c. 837, Pt. B, §11 (NEW); PL 1991, c. […]
25 §2953. Policy
§2953. Policy The Legislature finds that the distribution of scheduled drugs into, out of and within the State presents an unprecedented threat to the health and safety of this State. To meet this threat, this Act is established to develop a statewide drug enforcement program and strategy based on principles of integration and unification at […]
25 §2954. Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Advisory Board (REPEALED)
§2954. Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Advisory Board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 411, §5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 666, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §B12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 841, §10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 680, §B2 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 36, §14 (RP).