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4 §921. Definitions

§921. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 379, §1 (NEW).] 1.  Paralegal and legal assistant.  “Paralegal” and “legal assistant” mean a person, qualified by education, training or work experience, who is employed or retained by an attorney, law office, […]

4 §922. Restriction on use of titles

§922. Restriction on use of titles 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not use the title “paralegal” or “legal assistant” unless the person meets the definition in section 921, subsection 1.   [PL 1999, c. 379, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not […]