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An Act To Prohibit the Placement of Cameras and Electronic Surveillance Equipment on Private Property without the Written Permission of the Landowner
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA c. 43  is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 43
PLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
§ 2001. Placement of cameras and electronic surveillance equipment on private property
 
1.  Prohibition.     A person may not place a camera or electronic surveillance equipment that records images or data of any kind while unattended outside on the private property of another without the written consent of the landowner, unless the placement is pursuant to a warrant.
 
2.  Labeling.     A person who places a camera or electronic surveillance equipment described in subsection 1 on the private property of another with the written consent of the landowner or pursuant to a warrant shall label the camera or electronic surveillance equipment with that person's name and contact information.
 
3.  Remove or disable.     A landowner may remove or disable a camera or electronic surveillance equipment placed on the landowner's private property in violation of this section.
 
4.  Exceptions.     This section does not prohibit the following:
 
A.  The use of a camera to deter theft or vandalism of a motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is temporarily parked; or
 
B.  The use of implanted or attached electronic devices to identify, monitor and track animals.
 
5.  Penalty.     A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 126th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.