34-A M.R.S. § 1214-A
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34-A §1214-A. Elder Victims Restitution Fund
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The Elder Victims Restitution Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established for the purpose of compensating elder victims of financial crimes. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "elder victim" means a victim of a crime who is 65 years of age or older. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
2. Administration. The Victim Services Coordinator under section 1214 shall administer the fund. All administrative costs of the fund must be absorbed by the department. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
3. Funding. Money collected pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 2‑105 must be deposited into the fund. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §92 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
4. Use. The fund may be used for the payment of claims of elder victims of financial crimes who are entitled to receive restitution from offenders as a result of the sentences for the crimes in cases in which those offenders are not meeting their restitution obligations. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
5. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , to carry out the purposes of this section. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "elder victim" means a victim of a crime who is 65 years of age or older. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
2. Administration. The Victim Services Coordinator under section 1214 shall administer the fund. All administrative costs of the fund must be absorbed by the department. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
3. Funding. Money collected pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 2‑105 must be deposited into the fund. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §92 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
4. Use. The fund may be used for the payment of claims of elder victims of financial crimes who are entitled to receive restitution from offenders as a result of the sentences for the crimes in cases in which those offenders are not meeting their restitution obligations. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
5. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A , to carry out the purposes of this section. [PL 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]
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