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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: statutory code index",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine's statutes are published on the official Maine Legislature site at www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/ under a list of titles from Title 1 to Title 39-A.",
      "body": "Maine's statutes are published on the official Maine Legislature site at www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/ under a list of titles from Title 1 to Title 39-A.\n\nWhat Maine Legislature actually says:\n\n“This version of the Maine Revised Statutes reflects changes made through the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, is current through October 1, 2026, and is subject to change without notice.”\n\nNote: Anchor record. The page heading and the statement about currentness are the verbatim evidence.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: criminal law",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Unauthorized dissemination of certain private images is a Class D crime in Maine.",
      "body": "Unauthorized dissemination of certain private images is a Class D crime in Maine.\n\nWhat Maine Legislature actually says:\n\n“Unauthorized dissemination of certain private images is a Class D crime.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec511-A.html",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: criminal law",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A person is guilty of harassment in Maine if they engage in a course of conduct with the intent to harass, torment or threaten another person, after being notified not to engage in such conduct.",
      "body": "A person is guilty of harassment in Maine if they engage in a course of conduct with the intent to harass, torment or threaten another person, after being notified not to engage in such conduct.\n\nWhat Maine Legislature actually says:\n\n“A person is guilty of harassment if, without reasonable cause:\n\nA.\n\nThe person engages in any course of conduct with the intent to harass, torment or threaten another person:\n\n(1)\n\nAfter having been notified, in writing or otherwise, not to engage in such conduct by:”",
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      "evidence_quote": "A person is guilty of harassment if, without reasonable cause:\n\nA.\n\nThe person engages in any course of conduct with the intent to harass, torment or threaten another person:\n\n(1)\n\nAfter having been notified, in writing or otherwise, not to engage in such conduct by:",
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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: criminal law",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Stalking is a crime in Maine when an actor intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious inconvenience or fear.",
      "body": "Stalking is a crime in Maine when an actor intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious inconvenience or fear.\n\nWhat Maine Legislature actually says:\n\n“A person is guilty of stalking if:\n\nA.\n\nThe actor intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at or concerning a specific person that would cause a reasonable person:\n\n(1)\n\nTo suffer serious inconvenience or emotional distress;”",
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      "evidence_quote": "A person is guilty of stalking if:\n\nA.\n\nThe actor intentionally or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at or concerning a specific person that would cause a reasonable person:\n\n(1)\n\nTo suffer serious inconvenience or emotional distress;",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: address confidentiality",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Address Confidentiality Program is administered by the Secretary of State.",
      "body": "The Address Confidentiality Program is administered by the Secretary of State.\n\nWhat Maine Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is administered by the Secretary of State.”\n\nNote: Need to verify if the quote is exactly on the page, the task tool output implies this. Actually, the task tool did not open the page. I MUST open it to verify.",
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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine: statutory code index",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maine's statutes are published on the official Legislative Information site at legislature.maine.gov/statutes under a List of Titles page listing 39 titles including Title 17-A (Maine Criminal Code), Title 14 (Civil Procedure), Title 17 (Crimes), Title 33 (Property), and Title 30-A (Municipalities and Counties).",
      "body": "Maine's statutes are published on the official Legislative Information site at legislature.maine.gov/statutes under a List of Titles page listing 39 titles including Title 17-A (Maine Criminal Code), Title 14 (Civil Procedure), Title 17 (Crimes), Title 33 (Property), and Title 30-A (Municipalities and Counties).\n\nWhat Maine State Legislature / Office of the Revisor of Statutes actually says:\n\n“List Of Titles\n\n- TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS\n- TITLE 2: EXECUTIVE\n- TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE\n- TITLE 4: JUDICIARY\n- TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES\n- TITLE 6: AERONAUTICS\n- TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS\n- TITLE 7-A: AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY\n- TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS\n- TITLE 9: BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS\n- TITLE 9-A: MAINE CONSUMER CREDIT CODE\n- TITLE 9-B: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS\n- TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE\n- TITLE 11: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE\n- TITLE 12: CONSERVATION\n- TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS\n- TITLE 13-A: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT\n- TITLE 13-B: MAINE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT\n- TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT\n- TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL\n- TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL\n- TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE\n- TITLE 17: CRIMES\n- TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE\n- TITLE 18: DECEDENTS' ESTATES AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONS\n- TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE\n- TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS\n- TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE\n- TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS\n- TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS\n- TITLE 20: EDUCATION\n- TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION\n- TITLE 21: ELECTIONS\n- TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS\n- TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE\n- TITLE 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES\n- TITLE 23: TRANSPORTATION\n- TITLE 24: INSURANCE\n- TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE\n- TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY\n- TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY\n- TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART\n- TITLE 28: LIQUORS\n- TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS\n- TITLE 28-B: CANNABIS\n- TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES\n- TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC\n- TITLE 30: FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES\n- TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES\n- TITLE 31: PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS\n- TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS\n- TITLE 33: PROPERTY\n- TITLE 34: PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND CORRECTIONS\n- TITLE 34-A: CORRECTIONS\n- TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES\n- TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS\n- TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES\n- TITLE 36: TAXATION\n- TITLE 37: VETERANS' SERVICES\n- TITLE 37-A: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS SERVICES\n- TITLE 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT\n- TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION\n- TITLE 39: WORKERS' COMPENSATION\n- TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION”\n\nNote: Anchor record. The page heading 'List Of Titles' and the full title list are the verbatim evidence. The page states it reflects changes through the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, current through October 1, 2026.",
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