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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 1601

Definitions

PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW)

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Alleged father. "Alleged father" means:

A. A man who is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a child's mother during a possible time of conception of the child; or

B. A man who is presumed to be a child's father under chapter 61.

2. Blood or tissue-typing tests. "Blood or tissue-typing tests" means tests that demonstrate through examination of genetic markers the paternity of a child.

3. Paternity proceeding. "Paternity proceeding" means the administrative proceeding provided in this subchapter for the commencement of an action to establish paternity under subchapter I.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.