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An Act to Establish the DNA Data Base and Data Bank Act (LD 1304, PL 1995, c. 457, 1995)

January 1, 1996

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Original enactment; created Chapter 194, including §1574, requiring DNA samples from persons convicted of specific violent and sexual crimes. Effective January 1, 1996.

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State
Maine
Bill Number
LD 1304
Legislation Status
Enacted

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