§6000. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

1.  Domestic violence.  "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17-A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17-A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506-A, 506-B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 4 or dating partner, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 3-A.

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

2.  Sexual assault.  "Sexual assault" means any conduct described under Title 17-A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17-A, sections 852 and 853.

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

2-A.  Sexual harassment.  "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; sexually suggestive remarks or actions; unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; and requests for sexual favors. "Sexual harassment" includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.

[RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).]

3.  Stalking.  "Stalking" means any conduct described in Title 17-A, section 210-A.

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

4.  Victim.  "Victim" means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 351, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).