Bill > LD930

This bill amends Maine's laws regarding prison contraband by modifying existing statutes to address electronic devices and vaping devices in correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill creates a new classification for trafficking electronic contraband, defining it as a Class D crime when the electronic device (such as a mobile phone or handheld communication device) is not intended to be used to commit another crime. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of contraband in adult correctional facilities to include vaping devices, making it a Class E crime to introduce, possess, or attempt to convey these devices in facilities where they are banned. The term "vaping device" is comprehensively defined as any electronic device designed to simulate smoking, which uses an atomizer, battery, and container to ingest substances, including drugs. These changes aim to provide more nuanced legal distinctions for different types of prohibited items in correctional settings, potentially allowing for more proportionate legal responses based on the specific nature of the contraband.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=930&snum=132