25 §2153. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Part 5: PUBLIC SAFETY

Chapter 257: MISSING CHILDREN

§2153. Definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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SECTION HISTORY

1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).