1. Prohibition. A person may not:
A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation; [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]
B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A; and [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A. [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]
2. Penalty. A person that violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged.
3. Definition. For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 352, subsection 1.