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An Act To Impose a Penalty for Making False Claims Regarding Affiliation with a Federally Recognized Tribe
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1637  is enacted to read:
§ 1637. False claims of membership in federally recognized tribe in the State
 
1.  Prohibition.     A person may not:
 
A.  Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation;
 
B.  Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A; and
 
C.  Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A.
 
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.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 125th Legislature, Second Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.