Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §4001, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read:

3. Enforcement. To provide protection by promptly entering and diligently enforcing court orders that prohibit abuse and, when necessary, by reducing the abuser's access to the victim and addressing related issues of child custody parental rights and responsibilities and economic support so that victims are not trapped in abusive situations by fear of retaliation, loss of a child or financial dependence;

Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §4006, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read:

5. Interim relief. The court, in an ex parte proceeding, may make an order concerning the care and custody of parental rights and responsibilities relating to minor children residing in the household and may enjoin the defendant from engaging in the following:

A. Imposing a restraint upon the person or liberty of the plaintiff;

B. Threatening, assaulting, molesting, harassing, attacking or otherwise disturbing the peace of the plaintiff;

C. Entering the family residence or the residence of the plaintiff;

D. Repeatedly and without reasonable cause:

(1) Following the plaintiff; or

(2) Being at or in the vicinity of the plaintiff's home, school, business or place of employment;

E. Taking, converting or damaging property in which the plaintiff may have a legal interest; or

F. Having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff.

If the court enjoins the defendant under this subsection and the enjoined conduct constitutes harassment under Title 17-A, section 506-A, the court shall include in the order a warning in conformity with Title 17-A, section 506-A.

Sec. 3. 19-A MRSA §4007, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 1999, c. 486, §5 and affected by §6, is further amended to read: