USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 03. LEGISLATURE
Chapter : Chapter 21. LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES (HEADING. PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))
Title 3 - §401. Short title

Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))

§401. Short title

This Act may be called "Rules for Legislative Investigations." [1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 593,
§3 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 3 - §473. Contempt

Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))
Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))

§473. Contempt

No witness shall be punished for contempt of an investigating committee unless the court finds: [1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]

1. Conduct. That the conduct of the witness amounted to contempt; [1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]


2. Certain requirements. That the requirements of sections 424, 430, 453 and 454 have been complied with; and [1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]


3. Citations. That in the case of:



A. A citation for failure to comply with a subpoena, the requirements of section 423 have been complied with; [P.L. 1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]




B. A citation for failure to testify in response to a request for his testimony challenged as not pertinent to the subject matter and scope of the investigation, the requirements of sections 412 and 453 have been complied with and the request was pertinent as explained; [P.L. 1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]




C. A citation for failure to testify in response to a request for his testimony on grounds of privilege, the requirements of section 457 have been complied with. [P.L. 1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]

[1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 593,
§3 (NEW).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 3 - §474. Saving clause

Title 3: LEGISLATURE
Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))
Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES (HEADING: PL 1975, c. 593, @3 (new))

§474. Saving clause

A decision by a witnesss to avail himself of any protection or remedy afforded by any provision of these rules shall not constitute a waiver by him of the right to avail himself of any other protection or remedy. [P.L. 1975, c. 593, § 3 (new).] p align="center">Revision: Change "witnesss" to 'witness'

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 593,
§3 (NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007