Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 16521 (2025)
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Claimant "Claimant" means a victim that files an application for restitution assistance under this subchapter. "Claimant" includes the named party in a restitution award in a final order, the executor of a named party in a restitution award in a final order, the heirs and assigns of a named party in a restitution award in a final order and any other person with lawful authority to act for or on behalf of a named party in a restitution award in a final order.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
2. Eligible adult "Eligible adult" means:
A. An individual 65 years of age or older; or
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
B. An individual protected under the Adult Protective Services Act.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
3. Final order "Final order" means a final order issued by the administrator under this chapter or a final order issued by a court in a legal action initiated by the administrator under this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
4. Fund "Fund" means the Securities Restitution Assistance Fund established under section 16522.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
5. Securities violation "Securities violation" means a violation of this chapter and any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
6. Victim "Victim" means a person that suffered monetary injury as a result of a securities violation and was awarded restitution in a final order.
[PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).