25 §2153. Definitions

25 ME Rev Stat § 2153 (2019) (N/A)
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§2153. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

1.  Clearinghouse.  "Clearinghouse" means the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse established pursuant to section 2155.

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

2.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

3.  Department.  "Department" means Department of Public Safety.

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

4.  Director.  "Director" means the Director of the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse.

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

5.  Missing child.  "Missing child" means an individual:

A. Who is under 18 years of age;   [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

B. Whose temporary or permanent residence is in or is believed to be in this State;   [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

C. Whose location is not determined; and   [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

D. Who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency.   [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

6.  Missing child report.  "Missing child report" means a report prepared on a form designated by the department for use by private citizens and law enforcement agencies to report information about missing children to the clearinghouse.

[PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).