Penalties for Failure to Report and False Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect - Maine
Date: February 2019
Failure to Report
Citation: Rev. Stat. Tit. 22, § 4009
A person who knowingly violates a provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $500 may be adjudged.
False Reporting
Citation: Rev. Stat. Tit. 22, § 4014(1)
Immunity from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the investigation or proceeding is not extended in instances when a false report is made and the person knows the report is false. Nothing in this section may be construed to bar criminal or civil action regarding perjury.