1. 1. Prohibition A person may not:

   1. A. Knowingly claim falsely to be a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation;

      [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

   2. B. Have the intent to obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A; and

      [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

   3. C. Obtain property to which the person is not entitled by making the claim under paragraph A.

      [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

   [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]

2. 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.

   [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

3. 3. Definition For purposes of this section, "property" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 17‑A, section 352, subsection 1.

   [PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW).]

PL 2011, c. 583, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV). PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).