§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 […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
§167. Insurance inspections 1. Exemption. Subject to subsection 2, the furnishing of, or failure to furnish, insurance inspection services related to, in connection with or incidental to the issuance or renewal of a policy of property or casualty insurance shall not subject the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors to liability for damages from […]
§168. Day care facility immunity for certain personnel action (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 380, §2 (NEW).
§169. Restriction of attorney’s representation prohibited A settlement of litigation may not include a condition that an attorney representing a party in that litigation is not permitted to represent other persons who are similarly situated in a related action involving a party that the attorney opposed in the settled litigation. A condition not in compliance […]
§170. Consumption of food 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Food product” means any product that is grown, prepared, manufactured, provided, served or sold and that is primarily intended for human consumption and nourishment. [PL 2005, c. 355, §1 […]
§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).
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
