§732. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
1.
Governmental unit.
"Governmental unit" means a public corporation or government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality.
[PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
1-A.
Cyberbullying.
"Cyberbullying" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 6554, subsection 2, paragraph C.
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
1-B.
Discrimination.
"Discrimination" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 2, and includes:
A.
Subjecting to harassment;
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Failing to prevent an act of discrimination;
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Aiding, abetting, inciting, compelling or coercing an act of discrimination; or
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
D.
Retaliating against a person for reporting an act of discrimination.
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Person.
"Person" means an individual, estate, trust, partnership, business or nonprofit entity, governmental unit or other legal entity.
[PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Sexual harassment.
"Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including:
A.
Unwelcome sexual advances;
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Sexually suggestive remarks or actions;
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Unwanted hugs, touches or kisses;
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
D.
Requests for sexual favors; or
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
E.
Retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
5.
Sexual misconduct.
"Sexual misconduct" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapter 35.
[PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF). PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (AMD).