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§2247
Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 5: PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 261: EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER ACT
§2249

§2248. Procedure

1.  Fee.  A fee may not be charged for forms or for filing a petition, motion or other request for relief under this chapter.  
[IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Rules; other actions not barred.  Proceedings commenced under this chapter must be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. A proceeding under this chapter is in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. This chapter may not be construed to be applicable to actions under Title 19‑A, chapter 103.  
[IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Assistance by law enforcement.  Law enforcement agencies shall assist in carrying out the intent of this chapter.  
[IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).]
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IB 2025, c. 1, §6 (NEW).
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