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Can you summarize 17-A MERS Section 905-A?
FRAUD > Misuse of identification
Short Summary
This legal document governs the offense of misuse of identification in the state of Maine. It applies to any person who intentionally or knowingly presents or uses stolen, forged, canceled, or fraudulently obtained credit or debit cards, account numbers, credit or billing numbers, or legal identification. An affirmative defense is available if the person believed in good faith that they were authorized to present or use the card, number, or legal identification. Misuse of identification is classified as a Class D crime, which carries specific penalties. The document also includes provisions regarding proof of notice of cancellation and defines ’legal identification’ to encompass various forms of identification commonly accepted as accurate and reliable.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who intentionally or knowingly presents or uses stolen, forged, canceled, or fraudulently obtained credit or debit cards, account numbers, credit or billing numbers, or legal identification
What does it govern?
Misuse of identification
What are exemptions?
An affirmative defense is available if the person believed in good faith that they were authorized to present or use the card, number, or legal identification.
What are the Penalties?
Misuse of identification is a Class D crime.
Jurisdiction
Maine