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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 628, §1, is
amended to read:

 
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.

 
Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1983, c. 300, §8, is
further amended to read:

 
3. Minor. "Minor" means a person or representation of a
person under 18 years of age.

 
Sec. 3. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1977, c 628, §1, is
amended to read:

 
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.

 
Sec. 4. 17 MRSA §2921, sub-§5, ¶F, as amended by PL 1987, c. 165, is
further amended to read:

 
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.

 
Sec. 5. 17 MRSA §2921-A is enacted to read:

 
§2921-A.__Determination of age

 
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:

 
1.__Personal testimony.__The personal testimony of the person
depicted in the visual image or material;

 
2.__Observer testimony.__The testimony of any other person who
observed the visual image or material;

 
3.__Medical testimony.__Expert medical testimony based upon
the physical appearance of the person or representation; or

 
4.__Other method.__Any other method authorized by law.


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