Definitions — Maine Code § 732.
Maine Code § 732. — Definitions. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 732.. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
1. Governmental unit. "Governmental unit" means a public corporation or government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality.
1-A. Cyberbullying. "Cyberbullying" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 6554, subsection 2, paragraph C.
1-B. Discrimination. "Discrimination" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 2, and includes:
A. Subjecting to harassment; [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
B. Failing to prevent an act of discrimination; [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
C. Aiding, abetting, inciting, compelling or coercing an act of discrimination; or [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
D. Retaliating against a person for reporting an act of discrimination. [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
2. Person. "Person" means an individual, estate, trust, partnership, business or nonprofit entity, governmental unit or other legal entity.
3. Sexual assault. "Sexual assault" means conduct described under Title 17‑A, chapters 11 and 12.
4. Sexual harassment. "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including:
A. Unwelcome sexual advances; [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
B. Sexually suggestive remarks or actions; [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
C. Unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
D. Requests for sexual favors; or [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
E. Retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment. [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
5. Sexual misconduct. "Sexual misconduct" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapter 35.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 732.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Definitions
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