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17-A M.R.S. § 551 Bigamy
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1. A person is guilty of bigamy if, having a spouse, he intentionally marries or purports to marry, knowing that he is legally ineligible to do so. 2. Bigamy is a Class E crime.
17-A M.R.S. § 552 Nonsupport of dependents
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1. A person is guilty of nonsupport of dependents if he knowingly fails to provide support which he is able by means of property or capacity for labor to provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other person declared by law to be his depen…
17-A M.R.S. § 553 Abandonment of child
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1. A person is guilty of abandonment of a child if, being a parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the long-term care and custody of a child or being a person to whom the long-term care and custody of a child has been expressly delegated: A. The person leaves the c…
17-A M.R.S. § 553-A Illegal payment with respect to an adoption
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1. A person is guilty of illegal payment with respect to an adoption if that person: A. Is the parent of a child or is a person whose consent is required pursuant to Title 18-C, section 9-302 and, in return for placing that child for adoption, intentionally or knowingly solicits …