| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 628, §1, is | amended to read: |
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| | 2. Disseminate. "Disseminate" means, for consideration, to | manufacture, publish, send, promulgate, distribute, exhibit, | print issue, furnish, sell or transfer possession or to attempt, | offer or agree to do any of these acts. |
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| | Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1983, c. 300, §8, is | further amended to read: |
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| | 3. Minor. "Minor" means a person or representation of a | person under 18 years of age. |
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| | Sec. 3. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1977, c 628, §1, is | amended to read: |
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| | 4. Photograph. "Photograph" means to make, capture, generate | or save a print, negative, slide, motion picture, computer data | file, videotape or other mechanically, electronically or | chemically reproduced visual image or material. |
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| | Sec. 4. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§5, ¶F, as amended by PL 1987, c. 165, is | further amended to read: |
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| F. Conduct that creates the appearance of the acts in | paragraphs A through D and also exhibits any uncovered or | covered portions of the genitals, anus or pubic area. |
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| | Sec. 5. 17 MRSA §2921-A is enacted to read: |
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| §2921-A.__Determination of age |
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| | For purposes of this chapter, the determination of the age of | any person or representation of a person depicted in any visual | image or material may be made by: |
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| | 1.__Personal testimony.__The personal testimony of the person | depicted in the visual image or material; |
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| | 2.__Observer testimony.__The testimony of any other person who | observed the visual image or material; |
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| | 3.__Medical testimony.__Expert medical testimony based upon | the physical appearance of the person or representation; or |
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| | 4.__Other method.__Any other method authorized by law. |
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