10 M.R.S. § 1373 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212 / Section 1373
10 §1373. Restrictions of use
Status: in_force

1. Operator not to permit use for residential purposes. An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

2. Occupant not to use for residential purposes. An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

3. Occupant not to store certain goods. An occupant is prohibited from storing goods that have a dangerous, harmful, offensive or noxious impact on the self-service storage facility or its surroundings or are a nuisance to self-service storage facility occupants, the operator or operator's employees. A. If the operator has reason to believe that an occupant is storing goods that have resulted in a condition described in this subsection, the operator may remove and dispose of the goods thus causing that condition. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] B. Before disposing of goods under this subsection, the operator shall: (1) Notify the occupant of the condition by e-mail or by regular mail at the occupant's last known address or other address set forth by the occupant in the rental agreement; (2) Inspect the leased space at least 7 days following the notice to the occupant; and (3) Determine whether a condition described in this subsection exists. [PL 2025, c. 164, §3 (AMD).] C. Notwithstanding paragraph B , an operator may immediately dispose of goods under this section if they constitute a threat to health, safety or welfare. The operator shall immediately notify the occupant of this action following the procedures of paragraph B , subparagraph (1). [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 164, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 2624 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2624
10 §2624. Sale from bulk
Status: in_force

Whenever the quantity is determined by the seller, bulk sales in excess of $20 and all bulk deliveries of heating fuel shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket containing the following information: [PL 1973, c. 91, §10 (NEW).]

1. Name and address. The name and address of the vendor and purchaser; [PL 1973, c. 91, §10 (NEW).]

2. Date. The date delivered; [PL 1973, c. 91, §10 (NEW).]

3. Quantity. The quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based, if this differs from the delivered quantity, including when temperature-compensated sales are made, that fact must be stated; [PL 2001, c. 491, §2 (AMD).]

4. Identity. The identity in the most descriptive terms commercially practicable, including any quality representation made in connection with the sale; and [PL 2021, c. 579, §1 (AMD).]

5. Count. The count of individually wrapped packages if more than one. [PL 1973, c. 91, §10 (NEW).]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a vendor using a bulk sale delivery system equipped with the capability of issuing an electronic receipt, ticket or other recorded representation for a bulk sale may give a purchaser the option to receive any information required under this section through electronic means, such as a cellular telephone, a computer or e-mail, in lieu of or in addition to a paper delivery ticket. If the purchaser opts to receive information electronically, the vendor shall obtain the purchaser's consent in writing, which may be through electronic means. [PL 2021, c. 579, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3267 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3267
10 §3267. Liens for labor
Status: in_force

Liens for labor described in this chapter shall include compensation for labor in the form of wages and all fringe benefits either payable to or on behalf of the laborer, including health plans, health and accident plans, retirement and retirement plans, vacation plans or funds, insurance of all kinds and all other fringe benefits. [PL 1973, c. 551 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1367 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 211-A / Section 1367
10 §1367. Manufacturer's warranty obligations
Status: in_force

A manufacturer shall honor, in a timely fashion, an obligation to dealers or distributors to replace goods, reimburse or pay costs and expenses or provide services arising as a result of a warranty, franchise agreement or other agreement subject to this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9723 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 14 / Chapter 1103 / Section 9723
10 §9723. Training and certification program standards
Status: in_force

1. Appoint committee; establish requirements. The board shall appoint a 5-member training and certification committee, referred to in this section as "the committee," to establish the training and certification requirements for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. For purposes of this section, "3rd-party inspector" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 25, section 2371, subsection 6 . [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]

2. Training program standards; implementation. The committee shall direct the training coordinator of the Division of Building Codes and Standards, established in Title 25, section 2372 , to develop a training program for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. The Maine Office of Community Affairs, pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑A , shall implement the training and certification program established under this chapter. [PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §21 (AMD).]

3. Annual review. The committee shall annually review the training program developed pursuant to subsection 2 to confirm that training courses are regularly offered in geographically diverse locations and that training for municipal building officials is fully funded by the State. [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1171 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1171
10 §1171. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings: [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

1. Distributor or wholesaler. "Distributor" or "wholesaler" means any person who sells or distributes new or used motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers or who maintains distributor representatives within this State. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

1-A. Designated family member. "Designated family member" means the spouse, child, grandchild, parent or sibling of the owner of a new motor vehicle dealer who, in the case of the owner's death, is entitled to inherit the ownership interest in the new motor vehicle dealer under the terms of the owner's will, or who, in the case of an incapacitated owner of a new motor vehicle dealer, has been appointed by a court as the legal representative of the new motor vehicle dealer's property. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §14 (COR).]

1-B. Broker. "Broker" means a person who, for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, arranges or offers to arrange a transaction involving the sale, for purposes other than resale, of a new motor vehicle and who is not: A. A franchised dealer or a bona fide employee of a franchised dealer when acting on behalf of a franchised dealer; [PL 1997, c. 521, §1 (NEW).] B. A manufacturer or distributor or a bona fide employee of a manufacturer or distributor when acting on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor; or [PL 1997, c. 521, §1 (NEW).] C. At any point in the transaction the bona fide owner of the vehicle involved in the transaction. [PL 1997, c. 521, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 521, §1 (NEW).]

1-C. Board. "Board" means the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board created pursuant to section 1187 . [PL 2003, c. 356, §3 (NEW).]

2. Distributor branch. "Distributor branch" means a branch office maintained by a distributor or wholesaler who or which sells or distributes new or used motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

3. Distributor representative. "Distributor representative" means a representative employed by a distributor branch, distributor or wholesaler. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

3-A. Essential tool. "Essential tool" means a tool, implement or other device required by the manufacturer, including but not limited to a tablet, scanner, diagnostic machine, computer, computer program, computer software, website, website portal or similar tool, with respect to which there is no other similar tool or device available from any source other than the manufacturer or the representative of a manufacturer that will perform the function necessary to the diagnosis or repair of a manufacturer's express warranty claim on a new motor vehicle. [PL 2013, c. 534, §1 (NEW).]

4. Factory branch. "Factory branch" means a branch office maintained by a manufacturer which manufactures or assembles motor vehicles for sale to distributors or motor vehicle dealers or which is maintained for directing and supervising the representatives of the manufacturer. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

5. Factory representative. "Factory representative" means a representative employed by a manufacturer or employed by a factory branch for the purpose of making or promoting the sale of motor vehicles or for supervising, servicing, instructing or contracting motor vehicle dealers or prospective motor vehicle dealers. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

6. Franchise. "Franchise" means an oral or written arrangement for a definite or indefinite period in which a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler grants to a motor vehicle dealer a license to use a trade name, service mark or related characteristic, and in which there is a community of interest in the marketing of motor vehicles or services related thereto at wholesale, retail, leasing or otherwise. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

7. Franchisee. "Franchisee" means a motor vehicle dealer to whom a franchise is offered or granted. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

8. Franchisor. "Franchisor" means a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler who grants a franchise to a motor vehicle dealer. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

9. Fraud. "Fraud" includes in addition to its normal legal connotation the following: an intentionally false representation; a promise or representation not made honestly and in good faith; and an intentional failure to disclose a material fact. [PL 1997, c. 521, §2 (AMD).]

9-A. Good faith. "Good faith" means honesty in fact and the observation of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade as is defined and interpreted in the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, section 1‑1201, subsection (20) . [RR 2013, c. 2, §13 (COR).]

9-B. Line make. "Line make" means motor vehicles that are offered for sale, lease or distribution under a common name, trademark, service mark or brand name. [PL 2009, c. 367, §1 (NEW).]

10. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new motor vehicles or imports for distribution through distributors of motor vehicles or any partnership, firm, association, joint venture, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that is controlled by the manufacturer. The term "manufacturer" includes the terms "franchisor," "distributor," "distributor branch," "factory branch" and "factory representative." [PL 1997, c. 521, §3 (AMD).]

11. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means any motor-driven vehicle, except motorcycles and recreational vehicles defined under section 1432, subsection 18‑A , required to be registered under Title 29‑A, chapter 5 . [PL 2009, c. 562, §1 (AMD).]

12. Motor vehicle dealer. "Motor vehicle dealer" means a person other than a manufacturer, distributor, distributor branch, distributor representative, factory branch or factory representative who sells or solicits or advertises the sale of new or used motor vehicles. "Motor vehicle dealer" does not include receivers, trustees, administrators, executors, guardians or other persons appointed by or acting under judgment, decree or order of any court or public officers while performing their duties as public officers. [PL 1997, c. 521, §4 (AMD).]

13. New motor vehicle. "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has not been previously sold to any person except a distributor, wholesaler or motor vehicle dealer for resale by a franchise. [PL 1997, c. 521, §4 (AMD).]

14. Person. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, and, in case of an entity, it shall include any other entity in which it has a majority interest or effectively controls as well as the individual officers, directors and other persons in active control of the activities of each such entity. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

15. Sale. "Sale" means the issuance, transfer, agreement for transfer, exchange, pledge, hypothecation, mortgage in any form, whether by transfer in trust or otherwise, of any motor vehicle or interest therein or of any franchise related thereto; and any option, subscription or other contract, or solicitation looking to a sale, or offer or attempt to sell in any form, whether spoken or written. A gift or delivery of any motor vehicle or franchise with respect thereto with or as a bonus on account of the sale of anything shall be deemed a sale of such motor vehicle or franchise. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

16. Successor manufacturer; predecessor manufacturer. "Successor manufacturer" means any manufacturer that succeeds, or assumes any part of the business of, another manufacturer, referred to as the "predecessor manufacturer," as the result of: A. A change in ownership, operation or control of the predecessor manufacturer by sale or transfer of assets, corporate stock or other equity interest, assignment, merger, consolidation, combination, joint venture, redemption, court-approved sale, operation of law or otherwise; [PL 2009, c. 432, §1 (NEW).] B. The termination, suspension or cessation of a part or all of the business operations of the predecessor manufacturer; [PL 2009, c. 432, §1 (NEW).] C. The noncontinuation of the sale of the product line; or [PL 2009, c. 432, §1 (NEW).] D. A change in distribution system by the predecessor manufacturer, whether through a change in distributor or the predecessor manufacturer's decision to cease conducting business through a distributor altogether. [PL 2009, c. 432, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 432, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3264 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3264
10 §3264. Consolidation of actions
Status: in_force

When 2 or more proceedings are pending at the same time, in whatever court or courts, to enforce liens on the same house, building or appurtenances, wharf, pier and building thereon, upon complaint of any lienor who has commenced such proceedings, or of the owner of the building, wharf or pier, a Justice of the Superior Court or Judge of the District Court after notice and hearing may, if justice requires it, order all such actions to be transferred to the Superior Court or District Court and require the parties in all such proceedings, in whatever court commenced, to plead substantially in the manner prescribed in section 3257 , and thereafter all the proceedings shall be in accordance with said section and sections 3265 , 3451 , 3452 , 3501 and 3601 . While such complaint is pending all such actions shall stand continued. [PL 1981, c. 585, §8 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 4013 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 631 / Section 4013
10 §4013. Removal of lien
Status: in_force

1. Removal within 60 days. Unless a specific time period is otherwise provided, a holder of a lien against property issued pursuant to the laws of this State shall remove the lien within 60 days of satisfaction or discharge of the lien by the debtor or owner of the property or agent of the debtor or owner. [PL 2015, c. 210, §1 (NEW).]

2. Liability. A holder of a lien, other than the State, a municipality or other governmental entity, who fails to remove a lien as provided in subsection 1 is liable to the debtor or owner of the property for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred to cure the lien as a result of the failure to remove the lien. [PL 2015, c. 210, §1 (NEW).]

3. Application. This section does not apply to a financing statement or other record governed by Title 11 . [PL 2015, c. 210, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1177 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1177
10 §1177. Unreasonable restrictions
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site-contract whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise, right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards and assertion of legal or equitable rights. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1210-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205-A / Section 1210-A
10 §1210-A. Violation
Status: in_force

A seller that violates this chapter commits an unfair and deceptive act and a violation of Title 5, section 207 . [PL 2009, c. 502, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1400-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212-D / Section 1400-B
10 §1400-B. Registration; requirements
Status: in_force

1. Registration. A person may not directly or indirectly engage in or carry on, or purport to engage in or carry on, the business of, or act in the capacity of, a settlement agency in this State without first registering with the administrator in accordance with this chapter. The registration must be in a manner and form prescribed by the administrator. The administrator may require registration through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry as defined in Title 9‑A, section 13‑102, subsection 8 . The administrator is authorized to participate in the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. In all cases, whether registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry or otherwise, the administrator may establish, by rule, requirements for registration, including but not limited to: A. Background checks for: (1) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases; (2) Civil or administrative records; (3) Credit history; or (4) Any other information determined necessary by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §7 (NEW).] B. The payment of fees to apply for or renew registrations, except that the fee for an initial application may not exceed $300 and for a renewal may not exceed $300. If registration is through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, an applicant must also pay a nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry processing fee in an amount to be determined by the administrators of the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. Renewal applications received after the due date are subject to an additional fee of $100; [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §7 (NEW).] C. The setting or resetting as necessary of renewal or reporting dates; and [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §7 (NEW).] D. Other requirements for application for, amendment of or revocation of a registration or any other such activities as the administrator considers necessary. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §7 (NEW).] All funds received by the administrator under this chapter are appropriated for the use of the administrator, and any balance of the funds does not lapse but must be carried forward to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal year. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]

2. Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to: A. A person licensed to practice law in this State while engaged in the performance of the person's professional duties, except an attorney or law firm actively engaging in a separate business as a settlement agency; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] B. Individual settlement agents, working on behalf of a settlement agency registered or exempt under this section; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] C. A real estate company, broker or salesperson licensed by and subject to the jurisdiction of this State while performing acts in the course of or incidental to sales or purchases of real or personal property handled or negotiated by the real estate company, broker or salesperson; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] D. A receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, guardian or other person acting under the supervision or order of a court of this State or of a federal court; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] E. A person licensed in this State as a certified public accountant while engaged in the performance of the person's professional duties who is not actively engaged in a separate business as a settlement agency; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] F. A financial institution; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] G. A regulated lender subject to the licensing requirements of Title 9‑A to the extent the lender is not engaged in a separate business as a settlement agency; [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] H. Any federal or state agency and its political subdivisions; and [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] I. A loan broker subject to the requirements of Title 9‑A, Article 10 to the extent the loan broker is not engaged in a separate business as a settlement agency. [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]

3. Renewal. On or before April 30th of each year, a settlement agency registered under this chapter shall pay an annual renewal fee as determined pursuant to subsection 1 and shall file with the administrator a renewal form containing such information as the administrator may require. [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. D, §8 (AMD).]

4. Place of business; name. A settlement agency registered under this chapter shall maintain a home office as its principal location for the transaction of settlement business. The administrator may issue additional branch registrations to the same settlement agency upon compliance with all the provisions of this chapter governing the issuance of a single settlement agency registration. For purposes of this subsection, the conducting of a settlement by mail or at a remote location for the convenience of the parties by a settlement agent based out of the settlement agency's registered principal office or registered branch office is not considered the transaction of settlement business at a place of business other than the registered location of the settlement agency. [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]

5. Examinations and investigations. Upon any complaint alleging a violation of law, including the Funded Settlement Act, the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, 12 United States Code, Section 2601 et seq. or the Maine Consumer Credit Code, the administrator may examine or investigate the books, records and accounts of a settlement agency. [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]

6. Enforcement. The administrator may undertake any action authorized pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6 to ensure compliance with this chapter. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect the ability of a settlement company to assert the attorney-client privilege. With respect to a settlement company that is owned or operated by an attorney licensed in this State, the administrator shall notify the Board of Overseers of the Bar of any enforcement action taken by the administrator pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 988-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 988-A
10 §988-A. Natural Resources Capital Investment Fund
Status: reserved

1. Creation. The Natural Resources Capital Investment Fund is created and established under the jurisdiction and control of the authority. [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).]

2. Sources of money. There shall be paid into the fund the following: A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the fund; [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).] B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money of the fund; [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, any money which the authority receives in repayment of advances from the fund; and [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).] D. Any other money available to the authority and directed by the authority to be paid into the fund. [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).]

3. Application of fund. Money in the fund may be applied to carry out any power of the authority under or in connection with section 988‑B , including, without limitation, to pledge or transfer and deposit money in the fund as security for and to apply money in the fund in payment of principal, interest, dividends and other amounts due on secured loans or equity interests. Money in the fund may be used for direct loans in connection with a project eligible under section 988‑B . The authority, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , shall adopt rules for determining eligibility, feasibility, terms, conditions and security for direct loans or secured loans or investments. Money in the fund not needed currently to meet the obligations of the authority as provided in this section may be invested in a manner permitted by law. [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).]

4. Accounts within fund. The authority may divide the fund into separate accounts as it determines necessary or convenient for carrying out this section, including, but not limited to, accounts reserved for direct loan funds. [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund shall be a nonlapsing, revolving fund. All money in the fund shall be continuously applied by the authority to carry out this section and section 988‑B . [PL 1989, c. 552, §12 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1023-D — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1023-D
10 §1023-D. Underground Oil Storage Replacement Fund
Status: reserved

1. Creation. The Underground Oil Storage Replacement Fund is created and established under the jurisdiction and control of the authority. [PL 1989, c. 543, §3 (AMD).]

2. Sources of money. There must be paid into the fund the following: A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the fund or appropriated to the authority for use in providing financial assistance to owners of underground oil storage facilities or tanks, subject to any restrictions applicable to the appropriation; [PL 1989, c. 543, §3 (AMD).] B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money of the fund; [PL 1987, c. 521, §4 (NEW).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligations, any money the authority receives in repayment of advances from the fund; and [PL 1995, c. 399, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 399, §21 (AFF).] D. Any other money available to the authority and directed by the authority to be paid into the fund. [PL 1987, c. 521, §4 (NEW).] Without limiting the generality of any other power or authority given to or conferred upon the authority in anticipation of the appropriation or transfer of any money for inclusion in the fund, the authority may borrow funds for application to the fund. All funds borrowed pursuant to this authorization, including interest on the borrowed funds, must be repaid from such fees or by other appropriation. [PL 1999, c. 505, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]

3. Application of fund. Money in the fund may be applied to carry out any power of the authority under this section or under or in connection with section 1026‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), division (b), including, but not limited to, to pledge or transfer and deposit money in the fund as security for and to apply money in the fund in payment of principal, interest and other amounts due on insured loans. Except as otherwise prohibited under this subsection, money in the fund may be used for direct loans or grants for all or part of underground oil storage facility projects, underground oil storage tank projects, aboveground oil storage tank or facility construction or replacement projects or gasoline service station vapor control or petroleum liquids transfer vapor recovery projects when the authority determines that: A. One or more of the following circumstances exists: (1) The underground oil storage facility or tank is leaking or has been identified by the Department of Environmental Protection as posing an environmental threat, or removal is required by applicable law; (2) The applicant is required to install equipment related to the improvement of air quality pursuant to requirements for gasoline service station vapor control and petroleum liquids transfer vapor recovery; (3) The applicant is constructing, replacing or renovating a tank or facility used for the aboveground storage of oil and the work is supervised by a state-registered professional engineer with training and experience in aboveground oil storage facility installation; or (4) The applicant is renovating an underground oil storage tank or facility, the work is supervised by an underground oil storage tank installer certified by the Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers under Title 32, chapter 104‑A and the estimated cost of the work exceeds $1,000; [PL 2003, c. 537, §20 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).] B. The applicant, if the applicant is not a unit of local government, demonstrates financial need for the assistance; and [PL 1993, c. 601, §2 (RPR).] C. If the assistance includes a loan, there is a reasonable likelihood that the applicant will be able to repay the loan. [PL 1993, c. 601, §2 (RPR).] D. [PL 1989, c. 543, §3 (RP).] E. [PL 1993, c. 601, §2 (RP).] Applicants demonstrating the requirement to install equipment related to the improvement of air quality pursuant to section 1026‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), division (b) and who own fewer than 15 service stations, and who are not able to repay a loan, are eligible to receive no more than $35,000 per service station in grants for the payment of expenses relating to the installation of this equipment. The authority, pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 , shall adopt rules for determining eligibility, feasibility, terms, conditions and security for the loans and grants. In the case of loans, the authority may charge an interest rate that may be as low as 0% and may be greater, depending on the financial ability of the applicant to pay as determined by the authority, up to a maximum of the prime rate of interest charged by major New York banks. The maximum the authority may loan or grant to any one borrower, including related entities as determined by the authority, is $600,000. Loans or grants for the purposes listed in paragraph A , subparagraph (3) may not exceed $1,000,000 in a 12-month period. Grants may not be made for the purpose listed in paragraph A , subparagraph (4). Money in the fund not needed currently to meet the obligations of the authority as provided in this section may be invested as permitted by law. [PL 2003, c. 537, §20 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]

4. Accounts within fund. The authority may divide the fund into such separate accounts as it determines are necessary or convenient for carrying out this section, including, but not limited to, accounts reserved for direct loan funds or grants for underground oil storage facility removal and direct loan funds or grants for tank removal. [PL 1989, c. 543, §3 (AMD).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund is a nonlapsing, revolving fund. All money in the fund must be continuously applied by the authority to carry out this section and section 1026‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (1), division (b). [PL 2003, c. 537, §21 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1378 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212 / Section 1378
10 §1378. Abandonment
Status: in_force

In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator has the right to immediately take possession of the leased space and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means at the operator's discretion. [PL 2011, c. 376, §12 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2405 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2405
10 §2405. Investigations
Status: in_force

The state sealer shall investigate complaints made to the state sealer concerning violations of this chapter, and shall, upon the state sealer's own initiative, conduct such investigations as the state sealer considers appropriate and advisable to develop information on prevailing procedures in commercial quantity determination and on possible violations of this chapter and to promote the general objective of accuracy in the determination and representation of quantity in commercial transactions. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §53 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 4004 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 631 / Section 4004
10 §4004. Service on owners; known
Status: in_force

If the names of the owners are set forth in the complaint, service shall be made as in other actions.
10 M.R.S. § 1433 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1433
10 §1433. Application
Status: in_force

Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a new recreational vehicle within the State is subject to this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 389 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 389
10 §389. Cooperation and coordination
Status: in_force

The University of Maine System, the Small Business Development Center Program, the Maine International Trade Center and the Maine Technology Institute shall provide such support and assistance as the board may request, within the expertise of each. [PL 2021, c. 502, §8 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1529 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 301-A / Section 1529
10 §1529. Infringement
Status: in_force

Subject to section 1532 , any person who shall: [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]

1. Use without consent of copy of a registered mark in connection with sale of goods or services. Use, without the consent of the registrant, any reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation of a mark registered under this chapter in connection with the sale, offering for sale or advertising of any goods or services on or in connection with which use is likely to cause confusion or mistake to deceive as to the source of origin of the goods or services; or [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]

2. Reproduce and apply a mark in conjunction with sale of goods or services. Reproduce, counterfeit, copy or colorably imitate any mark and apply the reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation to labels, signs, prints, packages, wrappers, receptacles or advertisements intended to be used upon or in conjunction with the sale or other distribution in this State of the goods or services; shall be liable to a civil action by the owner of the registered mark for any or all of the remedies provided in section 1531 , except that under subsection 2 the registrant shall not be entitled to recover profits or damages unless the acts have been committed with knowledge that the mark is intended to be used to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive. [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1100-O — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1100-O
10 §1100-O. Revolving loan fund
Status: in_force

1. Creation of fund. A Job-start Revolving Loan Fund is established by the authority for the job-start program. The fund contains appropriations provided for that purpose and all repayments of principal and interest of loans under this subchapter and interest earned by the fund prior to its allocation for individual loans. The fund may be divided into separate revolving loan funds to be administered by community action agencies upon approval by the authority. Each separate fund must contain all repayments of principal and interest for loans made from that fund and interest earned by the fund. Interest and principal payments required by loan defaults are charged to the fund to which repayments are applied. The authority has sole responsibility for the allocation and distribution of the original fund and for appropriations and repayments applied to the original fund. Each community action agency has responsibility for the allocation and distribution of the portion of the fund allocated to its separate revolving loan fund. Any funds appropriated for this purpose may not lapse, but must remain available for the purposes set forth in this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 214, §8 (AMD).]

2. Administrative expenses. All interest earned by the fund, either by means of investment or loan payments, is available to the authority or the community action agency administering that separate revolving loan fund to which the interest is attributable. The authority or the community action agency shall allocate these funds primarily for administrative and counseling services. Beginning in fiscal year 1990-91, the authority may allocate up to $10,000 of administrative program funds for each agency with which it contracts under section 1100‑N for expenses incurred by the authority under this program. [PL 1993, c. 214, §8 (AMD).]

3. Deposited with authority or invested. Moneys in the fund, not needed currently to meet the obligations of the authority, as provided for in this subchapter, shall be deposited with the authority to the credit of the fund or may be invested in such manner as is provided for by statute. [PL 1983, c. 856, §4 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9503 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1053 / Section 9503
10 §9503. Rules adopted by Secretary of State
Status: in_force

When a digital signature is used in a transaction involving a state agency, it must conform to rules adopted by the Secretary of State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3859 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 627 / Section 3859
10 §3859. Offer of default; admission of sum due
Status: in_force

The defendant may offer to be defaulted as in other cases. The owners of the vessel may admit, in writing filed with the clerk, that a certain sum is due the plaintiff as a lien on the vessel. If the plaintiff does not recover a greater sum as lien, the plaintiff recovers no costs against the owner or the vessel or its proceeds after the admission is filed, but the owner recovers costs thereafter. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §98 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1191 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204-A / Section 1191
10 §1191. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

1. Dealer. "Dealer" means an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust or any other legal entity that is engaged in the business of selling or leasing, offering for sale or lease or negotiating the sale or lease of new motor vehicles, except auctioneers licensed by the Secretary of State. [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

2. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily to transport not more than 14 individuals, except motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, customized vans and any vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. This definition is intended to include motor trucks that have a gross weight of not more than 8,600 pounds as certified by the vehicle manufacturer or franchise representative pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 2364, subsection 5 . [PL 1999, c. 580, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1297 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 208-B / Section 1297
10 §1297. Applicability
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to agreements in effect as of October 1, 1989. In addition, this chapter applies to any agreements entered into after October 1, 1989. The provisions of this chapter are also applicable to any renewal or amendment of the agreements. [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1197 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204-B / Section 1197
10 §1197. Warranty
Status: in_force

1. Parts or labor; satisfaction of warranty. If a franchisor requires or permits a franchisee to perform labor or provide parts to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor, the franchisor shall properly and promptly fulfill its warranty obligations and: A. Reimburse the franchisee at the retail rate customarily charged for all parts used by the franchisee to satisfy the warranty. If the franchisor provides a part to the franchisee for a specific warranty repair, the franchisor shall compensate the franchisee for the difference between the cost of the part to the franchisee and the full retail price of the part, which may not exceed 100% of the total reimbursement cost under paragraph B of the labor required to perform the repair; and [PL 2025, c. 284, §1 (AMD).] B. Reimburse the franchisee for actual labor performed by the franchisee to satisfy the warranty, which must be reasonable and supported by the franchisee's records. Reimbursement for labor may not be less than the retail rate customarily charged by that franchisee for the same labor when not performed to satisfy a warranty. To be entitled to reimbursement under this section, a franchisee must post in a place conspicuous to service customers the rate for labor not performed to satisfy a warranty. [PL 2025, c. 284, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 284, §1 (AMD).]

2. Restrictions prohibited. A franchisor may not, by agreement, by restriction upon reimbursement or otherwise, restrict the nature or extent of labor performed or parts provided if such a restriction impairs the franchisee's ability to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor by performing labor competently or by providing parts in accordance with generally accepted standards. [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).]

3. Claim. A claim by a franchisee for compensation for parts provided or for reimbursement for labor performed to satisfy a warranty must be approved or disapproved within 30 days of receipt by the franchisor. A claim that is approved must be paid within 30 days of its approval. If a franchisor disapproves a claim, it shall notify the franchisee that submitted the claim within 30 days of disapproval of the specific reasons for disapproval. [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).]

4. Costs; fees. If a franchisee brings a legal action to collect a disapproved claim and is successful in that action, the court shall award the franchisee the cost of the action and reasonable attorney's fees. Reasonable attorney's fees must be determined by the value of the time reasonably expended by the attorney and not by the amount of the recovery on behalf of the franchisee. [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 8008 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8008
10 §8008. Purpose of occupational and professional regulatory boards
Status: in_force

The sole purpose of an occupational and professional regulatory board is to protect the public health and welfare. A board carries out this purpose by ensuring that the public is served by competent and honest practitioners and by establishing minimum standards of proficiency in the regulated professions by examining, licensing, regulating and disciplining practitioners of those regulated professions. Other goals or objectives may not supersede this purpose. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3351 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 607 / Section 3351
10 §3351. Service fee for colts
Status: in_force

There shall be a lien on all colts foaled in the state to secure the payment of the service fee for the use of the stallion begetting the same. Such lien shall continue in force until the foal is 6 months old and may be enforced during that time by attachment of such foal.
10 M.R.S. § 383 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 383
10 §383. Program funds established
Status: in_force

1. Creation of fund. There is established the Small Enterprise Growth Fund, which is a revolving fund used to provide funding for disbursements to qualifying small businesses in the State seeking to pursue an eligible project. The fund must be deposited with and maintained and administered by the Finance Authority of Maine and consists of appropriations provided for that purpose, interest accrued on the fund balance, funds received by the board to be applied to the fund, all funds remaining in the Pine Tree Partnership Fund and any funds received from repayment, interest, royalties, equities or other interests in business enterprises, products or services. The fund is a nonlapsing fund. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]

1-A. Creation of side funds. The board may create one or more side funds for placement of certain funds received by the board. A side fund may be structured as a revolving fund in addition to the Small Enterprise Growth Fund or as a fund in which the investor will have funds drawn and returned over an agreed time period. [PL 2009, c. 475, §4 (NEW).]

1-B. Investment in other funds. The board may invest program money in a qualifying venture fund subject to an agreement that directs a portion of the money in the qualifying venture fund into companies based in the State that employ 50 or fewer employees or that have gross sales not exceeding $5,000,000 within the most recent 12 months for which financial statements are available. [PL 2021, c. 502, §2 (NEW).]

2. Administrative expenses. Costs and expenses of maintaining and servicing program funds and administering the Small Enterprise Growth Program established by this chapter may be paid out of amounts in the program funds. [PL 2009, c. 475, §4 (AMD).]

3. Management fees. The board may charge and accept management fees for management of money placed in the fund or a side fund other than money placed directly by the State. The board may approve payment of management fees to a fund manager hired to manage a side fund or to a fund manager for a qualifying venture fund for which the board is a limited partner. [PL 2021, c. 502, §3 (AMD).]

4. Agreements. The board may enter into an agreement or contract with a 3rd party for investment in a side fund. The board may allocate ownership in a side fund through the agreement. The board may also repay money received and return profits according to terms in the agreement. The board may create a formula or terms for the sharing of profits on a side fund in the agreement. [PL 2009, c. 475, §4 (NEW).]

5. Profits. The profits on a side fund retained by the board must be contributed to the fund. [PL 2009, c. 475, §4 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3951 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 629 / Section 3951
10 §3951. Automatic lien
Status: in_force

1. Lien established. A person, partnership or corporation engaged in one or more of the following activities has a lien on the item that the activity involves for a reasonable compensation for any labor or materials expended on that item: A. Making, altering, repairing or cleaning any watch, clock, jewelry, electric motor, major and traffic appliance, small motor not to exceed 20 horsepower, radio, electronic equipment, musical instrument, furniture, photograph, artwork, sports equipment and photography equipment; and [PL 1991, c. 41, §1 (NEW).] B. Cleaning, repairing or pressing clothes. [PL 1991, c. 41, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 41, §1 (NEW).]

2. Lien priority. A lien under this section takes precedence over all other claims and incumbrances. [PL 1991, c. 41, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exemption from attachment. The item that is subject to a lien under this section is exempt from attachment or execution until the lien and the cost of enforcing it are satisfied. [PL 1991, c. 41, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2463 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2463
10 §2463. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

A weights and measures official elected or appointed for a municipality has the duties enumerated in section 2402, subsections 2 to 9 and the powers enumerated in section 2403 . These powers and duties extend to the official's jurisdiction. [PL 2017, c. 172, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1099-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1099-A
10 §1099-A. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

2. Effective interest rate. "Effective interest rate" means an annual percentage interest rate paid by the borrower. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

3. Eligible entity. "Eligible entity" means any person, business, corporation, association, firm, partnership, municipality or other organization located in the State but does not include any agency of the State. [PL 1991, c. 255, §1 (RPR).]

4. Fund. "Fund" means the Waste Oil Furnace Loan Fund established by this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

5. NFPA. "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

6. Program. "Program" means the Waste Oil Furnace Loan Program established by this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]

7. Properly installed. "Properly installed" means a boiler or furnace installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 31 or subsequent NFPA installation standards adopted by the Maine Fuel Board. [PL 2013, c. 300, §3 (AMD).]

8. Qualified boiler or furnace. "Qualified boiler or furnace" means any new or replacement boiler or furnace fueled wholly or in part by waste oil that produces energy for space heating or cooling or for use in a manufacturing process and is listed by the Maine Fuel Board as a waste oil boiler or furnace. [PL 2013, c. 300, §4 (AMD).]

9. Waste oil. "Waste oil" means a petroleum-based oil that, through use or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or the loss of original properties. Waste oil includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Automotive crankcase and lubricating oils; [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).] B. Industrial lubricating oils including metal working oils, railroad and marine oils and turbine lubricating oils; [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).] C. Industrial nonlubricating oils including hydraulic, transmission, and quenching oils, and transformer oils with polychlorinated biphenyl concentrations less than 50 parts per million; [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).] D. Oil recovered from oil tank cleaning operations and deballasting operations; and [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).] E. Oil spilled on land or water. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).] Waste oil does not include oily waste debris generated during the cleanup of oil spills, water residue generated from oil and water separation processes at waste oil facilities or mineral spirits having a flash point less than 140° Fahrenheit. [PL 1989, c. 774, §4 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3601 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 617 / Section 3601
10 §3601. Logs and lumber generally
Status: reserved

A person who labors at cutting, hauling, rafting or driving logs or lumber, or at cooking for persons engaged in such labor, or in shoeing horses or oxen, or repairing property while thus employed, has a lien on the logs and lumber for the amount due for that person's personal services and the services performed by that person's team, and for the use of that person's truck, motor vehicle or other mechanical equipment, which takes precedence of all other claims except liens reserved to the State. A person who both shores and runs logs or whose servants or agents shore and run logs has a lien on the logs for the price of that shoring and running. The liens continue for 60 days after the logs or lumber arrive at the place of destination for sale or manufacture and may be enforced by attachment. [PL 2025, c. 390, Pt. A, §20 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1231 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206-A / Section 1231
10 §1231. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]

1. Consumer. "Consumer" means a natural person who purchases or contracts to purchase consumer goods. [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]

2. Consumer goods. "Consumer goods" means any objects, wares, commodities or services offered for sale and intended to be used by consumers for personal, family or household purposes. [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]

3. Manufacturer rebate. "Manufacturer rebate" means any offer or promise that a manufacturer or distributor will refund to a consumer all or a portion of the price paid by the consumer for the purchase of consumer goods. [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3412 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 610 / Section 3412
10 §3412. Notice
Status: in_force

A lien may not be perfected unless a written notice containing the name and address of the injured person, as it appears on the records of the hospital, the date of the accident, the name and location of the hospital and the name of the person or persons, firm or firms or corporation or corporations alleged to be liable to the injured party for the injuries received is filed under the name of the patient and under the name of all persons, firms or corporations liable for damages arising from those injuries with the clerk of the municipality in which the hospital is located not later than 10 days after the patient has been discharged from the hospital and prior to the payment of any moneys to the injured person or the injured person's attorneys or legal representatives as compensation for those injuries; and unless the hospital mails, registered mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the notice with a statement of the date of filing of the notice to: [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §81 (COR).]

1. Persons alleged to be liable. The person or persons, firm or firms or corporation or corporations alleged to be liable to the injured patient for the injuries sustained prior to the payment of any moneys to the injured person or the injured person's attorneys or legal representatives, as compensation for those injuries; and [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §81 (COR).]

2. Insurance carrier. The home office, or district office handling the carrier's business within the State, of any insurance carrier that has insured the person, firm or corporation against such liability. The person or persons, firm or firms or corporation or corporations alleged to be liable to the injured patient shall upon written request of the hospital disclose the name of the person's, firm's or corporation's insurance carrier that has insured such person, firm or corporation against such liability. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §81 (COR).]

3. Hospital records available. For the purposes of determining the reasonableness of the hospital charges, the hospital shall, at the written request of the person alleged to be liable, or that person's insurance carrier, make available any hospital records that may be pertinent to determining the reasonableness of the hospital charge, but in no event may the hospital disclose any other records that it may have, including, but not limited to, records or reports with regard to the nature of the injury of the patient, the nature of the patient's condition or the state of the patient's recovery. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §81 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1248 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206-B / Section 1248
10 §1248. Warranty
Status: in_force

1. Parts or labor; satisfaction of warranty. If a personal sports mobile franchisor requires or permits a personal sports mobile franchisee to perform labor or provide parts in satisfaction of a warranty created by the franchisor, the franchisor shall properly and promptly fulfill its warranty obligations and shall: A. Reimburse the franchisee for any parts provided at the published manufacturer's suggested retail price at the time of retail sale; and [PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).] B. Reimburse the franchisee for any labor performed at the retail rate customarily charged by that franchisee for the same labor when not performed in satisfaction of a warranty. The franchisee's rate for labor not performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be posted in a place conspicuous to its service customers. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).]

2. Claim. Any claim made by a franchisee for compensation for parts provided or for reimbursement for labor performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be paid within 30 days of its approval from the franchisor. All the claims must be either approved or disapproved within 30 days of their receipt. When any such claim is disapproved, the franchisee that submitted it must be notified in writing from the franchisor of its disapproval within that period, together with the specific reasons for its disapproval. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]

3. Restrictions prohibited. A franchisor may not restrict by agreement, restriction upon reimbursement or otherwise the nature or extent of labor performed or parts provided so that the restriction impairs the franchisee's ability to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor by performing labor in a professional manner or by providing parts required in accordance with generally accepted standards. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]

4. Costs; fees. In any claim that is disapproved by the manufacturer and in which the dealer brings legal action to collect the disapproved claim and is successful in the action, the court shall award the dealer the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees. Reasonable attorney's fees must be determined by the value of the time reasonably expended by the attorney and not by the amount of the recovery on behalf of the dealer. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1679 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 308 / Section 1679
10 §1679. Penalties and injunctive action
Status: in_force

A person that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. In any action initiated by the Attorney General seeking a civil penalty for violation of section 1676 , each day that the refiner controls a retail outlet in violation of that section constitutes a separate violation. The Attorney General may initiate an action in Superior Court for injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce compliance with this chapter. In any action commenced by the Attorney General for violation of section 1676 , the Superior Court may order the refiner to divest any retail outlet established or operated in violation of this chapter and may order the refiner to disgorge any gross revenues earned from sales or operations in violation of this chapter. In any action commenced by the Attorney General under this chapter for injunctive and other equitable relief or for civil penalties, the Attorney General, if on the prevailing side, must be awarded necessary and reasonable investigative costs, reasonable expert witness fees, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2502 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2502
10 §2502. Scale used; type; test
Status: in_force

When making a weight determination as provided for by this chapter, a licensed public weighmaster shall use a weighing device that is of a type suitable for the weighing of the amount and kind of material to be weighed and that has been tested and approved for use by the state sealer or a sealer within a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of weighing.
10 M.R.S. § 390 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 390
10 §390. Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 5, section 18, subsection 1, paragraph B , each member of the board, and each employee, contractor, agent or other representative of the board is deemed an "executive employee" solely for purposes of Title 5, section 18 , and for no other purpose. Title 17, section 3104 does not apply to any of those representatives. If a member does not participate in an action or deliberation with respect to a particular project, that member is presumed not to have personally and substantially participated in a decision of the board with respect to that project. Every interest of a board member in any matter before the board must be disclosed to the board in writing. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1149 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 202-D / Section 1149
10 §1149. Electronically printed credit card and debit card receipts
Status: in_force

1. Electronically printed receipts. Except as provided in this section, a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company that accepts credit cards or debit cards for the transaction of business may not print more than the last 5 digits of the credit card or debit card account number or the expiration date of the credit card or debit card on a receipt provided to a cardholder at the point of sale of the transaction. [PL 2003, c. 586, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 586, §3 (AFF).]

2. Exception. This section applies only to receipts that are electronically printed and does not apply to transactions in which the sole means of recording the cardholder's credit card or debit card account number is by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the credit card or debit card. [PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]

3. Forfeiture; civil penalty. A person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company that violates this section is subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $250 for the first violation and a civil penalty of $1,000 for each subsequent violation. A forfeiture or civil penalty may not be assessed for a violation of this section if the person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has adopted procedures reasonably designed to avoid errors and that the violation was unintentional and resulted from a bona fide error. [PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]

3-A. Absolved from forfeiture and civil penalty. Until January 1, 2005, a person who violates this section is absolved from civil prosecution or forfeitures and civil penalties associated with any such violation occurring before that date. [PL 2003, c. 586, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 586, §3 (AFF).]

4. Effective date. This section takes effect January 1, 2004. [PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1494 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 221 / Section 1494
10 §1494. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to provide the purchaser of solar energy equipment, as defined in this chapter, with a minimum warranty, as established by law, shall be deemed to have committed a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense shall be adjudged. In addition to the civil penalty provided in this section, any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 964 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 964
10 §964. Organization and responsibility
Status: in_force

1. Finance Authority of Maine. The Finance Authority of Maine is established as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State, and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of essential governmental functions. The Finance Authority of Maine shall be responsible for the administration of the: A. Loan Insurance Program; [PL 2003, c. 537, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).] B. Revenue Obligation Securities Program; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).] C. Municipal Securities Approval Program; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).] D. [PL 2003, c. 537, §14 (RP); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).] E. [PL 2003, c. 537, §15 (RP); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).] F. Natural Resources Financing and Marketing Programs; [PL 1985, c. 344, §8 (AMD).] G. Maine Job-start Program; [PL 1989, c. 559, §3 (AMD).] H. Such other programs as the authority may by law be authorized to administer; [PL 1989, c. 559, §3 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 774, §1 (AMD).] I. Student financial assistance programs; and [PL 1989, c. 559, §4 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 774, §2 (AMD).] J. Waste oil furnace loan program. [PL 1989, c. 774, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 537, §§13-15 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]

2. Divisions. The Finance Authority of Maine contains such divisions as may be of assistance to implement the programs and perform the duties as defined in this chapter and as required by the authority. The divisions include: A. [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (RP).] B. [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (RP).] C. Business Assistance; [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (AMD).] D. Finance and Administration; [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (AMD).] E. Education Assistance; and [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (AMD).] F. Legal. [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 417, §4 (AMD).]

3. Programs and policies. In implementing its powers, duties, responsibilities and programs, the Finance Authority of Maine shall consider the state economic development strategy and the policies and activities of the Department of Economic and Community Development. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. B, §§6, 23 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9067 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9067
10 §9067. Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Any person or officer, director or agent of a corporation, who willfully or knowingly violates any of the provisions enumerated in state law in any manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9090-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9090-A
10 §9090-A. Transfer assessment
Status: in_force

1. Fee payment required. The purchaser of a manufactured housing community shall pay to the registry of deeds of the county where all or a majority of the acreage of the purchased real property associated with the manufactured housing community is located a fee equal to $10,000 for each manufactured housing community lot in the manufactured housing community. The money must be paid to the registry of deeds when the deed of the manufactured housing community is offered for recordation. [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. The following entities are not required to pay the fee under subsection 1 : A. The Maine State Housing Authority; [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).] B. A municipal housing authority as defined in Title 30‑A, section 4702, subsection 10‑A ; [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).] C. A cooperative or other entity in which membership is limited to manufactured home owners; and [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).] D. Entities, together with affiliated and related entities, that have a net worth of less than $50,000,000. [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).]

3. Attestation of net worth. An entity claiming an exemption under subsection 2, paragraph D shall provide the register of deeds with an attestation of net worth when the deed for the manufactured housing community is offered for recordation and any other information or documentation as required by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation by rule. [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).]

4. Evidence of payment; disposition of fee. Evidence of the fee payment under subsection 1 or an exception to the fee requirement under subsection 2 must be retained by the registry of deeds of the county where all or a majority of the acreage of the purchased real property associated with the manufactured housing community is located in a manner established by the register of deeds. The register of deeds shall, on or before the 10th day of each month, pay to the Treasurer of State 95% of the fee collected pursuant to this section during the previous month. The remaining 5% must be retained for the county by the register of deeds and accounted for to the county treasurer as reimbursement for services rendered by the registry of deeds in collecting the fee. [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).]

5. Distribution of State's share of proceeds. The State Controller shall credit all fees received pursuant to this section to the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund established in Title 30‑A, section 4754‑B . [PL 2025, c. 398, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9401 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9401
10 §9401. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act." [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9402 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9402
10 §9402. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

1. Agreement. "Agreement" means the bargain of the parties in fact, as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances and from rules, regulations and procedures given the effect of agreements under laws otherwise applicable to a particular transaction. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Automated transaction. "Automated transaction" means a transaction conducted or performed, in whole or in part, by electronic means or electronic records in which the acts or records of one or both parties are not reviewed by an individual in the ordinary course of forming a contract, performing under an existing contract or fulfilling an obligation required by the transaction. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Computer program. "Computer program" means a set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in an information processing system in order to bring about a certain result. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Contract. "Contract" means the total legal obligation resulting from the parties' agreement as affected by this chapter and other applicable law. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

5. Electronic. "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic or similar capabilities. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

6. Electronic agent. "Electronic agent" means a computer program or an electronic or other automated means used independently to initiate an action or respond to electronic records or performances, in whole or in part, without review or action by an individual. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

7. Electronic record. "Electronic record" means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored by electronic means. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

8. Electronic signature. "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

9. Governmental agency. "Governmental agency" means an executive, legislative or judicial agency, department, board, commission, authority, institution or instrumentality of the Federal Government or of a state or of a county, municipality or other political subdivision of a state. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

10. Information. "Information" means data, text, images, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, databases or the like. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

11. Information processing system. "Information processing system" means an electronic system for creating, generating, sending, receiving, storing, displaying or processing information. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

12. Person. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation or any other legal or commercial entity. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

13. Record. "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

14. Security procedure. "Security procedure" means a procedure employed for the purpose of verifying that an electronic signature, record or performance is that of a specific person or for detecting changes or errors in the information in an electronic record. "Security procedure" includes a procedure that requires the use of algorithms or other codes, identifying words or numbers, encryption or callback or other acknowledgment procedures. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

15. State. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. "State" includes an Indian tribe or band or Alaskan native village that is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by a state. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

16. Transaction. "Transaction" means an action or set of actions occurring between 2 or more persons relating to the conduct of business, commercial or governmental affairs. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1499-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 225 / Section 1499-B
10 §1499-B. Telephone solicitation
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Consumer" means a resident of this State who is a residential telephone subscriber and an actual or prospective: (1) Purchaser, lessee or recipient of consumer goods or services; or (2) Donor or contributor to an organization. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] B. "Consumer goods or services" means: (1) Tangible or intangible personal property or real property that is normally used for personal, family or household purposes; (2) Property intended to be attached to or installed on real property without regard to whether it is actually attached or installed; (3) Services related to the property described in subparagraph (1) or (2); (4) Credit cards or the extension of credit; or (5) Professional services. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] C. "Division" means the Department of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] D. "Doing business in Maine" means making telephone sales calls to consumers located in this State whether the telephone sales calls originate in the State or outside the State. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] D-1. "Established business relationship" means a prior or existing relationship formed by a voluntary 2-way communication between a telephone solicitor and a consumer with or without an exchange of consideration on the basis of the consumer's purchase from or transaction with the telephone solicitor within the 18 months immediately preceding the date of a telephone sales call or on the basis of the consumer's inquiry or application regarding products or services offered by the telephone solicitor within the 3 months immediately preceding the date of the call that has not been previously terminated by the consumer pursuant to subparagraph (1) or by the telephone solicitor. (1) A consumer's request to a particular telephone solicitor not to receive telephone sales calls from that telephone solicitor terminates an established business relationship for purposes of a telephone sales call even if the consumer continues to do business with the telephone solicitor. (2) The consumer's established business relationship with a particular telephone solicitor does not extend to affiliates of the telephone solicitor unless the consumer would reasonably expect them to be included given the nature and type of goods or services offered by the affiliate and the identity of the affiliate. [PL 2007, c. 489, §1 (NEW).] D-2. "Reassigned numbers database" means a database created and maintained by the Federal Communications Commission that identifies whether a telephone number has been reassigned. [PL 2023, c. 570, §1 (NEW).] E. "Registry" means the do-not-call registry maintained by the division that lists the names of persons who do not wish to receive telephone sales calls. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] F. "Resident" means a resident of this State. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] G. "Telephone number" means a residential telephone number. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] H. "Telephone sales call" means a solicitation call made to a consumer for: (1) Solicitation of a sale of consumer goods or services; or (2) Obtaining information that will or may be used for the direct solicitation of a sale of consumer goods or services or an extension of credit for such purposes. "Telephone sales call" includes a call made by use of automated dialing or recorded message devices. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] I. "Telephone solicitor" means an individual, firm, organization, partnership, association or corporation, including affiliates and subsidiaries, doing business in Maine. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 570, §1 (AMD).]

2. Application. This section does not apply to: A. A telephone sales call made in response to and at the express request of the person called; [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] B. A telephone sales call made primarily in connection with an existing debt or contract for which payment or performance has not been completed at the time of the call; [PL 2007, c. 489, §2 (AMD).] C. A telephone sales call for a solicitation other than a commercial solicitation, but only if: (1) The telephone call is made by a volunteer or an employee of the soliciting organization; and (2) The telephone solicitor who makes the telephone call immediately discloses all of the following information: (a) The solicitor's true first and last name; and (b) The name, address and telephone number of the soliciting organization; or [PL 2007, c. 489, §2 (AMD).] D. A telephone sales call made to any person with whom the telephone solicitor has an established business relationship. [PL 2007, c. 489, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 489, §2 (AMD).]

3. Compliance with law. This section does not relieve a person from complying with any other applicable law. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

4. Duties of division. The division shall establish and maintain a do-not-call registry of telephone numbers of consumers who request not to be solicited by telephone. The national "do-not-call" registry established and maintained by the Federal Trade Commission, pursuant to the 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 310.4(b)(1)(iii)(B), may serve as the Maine do-not-call registry required by this subsection. The division may provide the telephone numbers of residents that are in the state registry to the Federal Trade Commission for inclusion in the national registry. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

5. Adoption of rules. The division may adopt rules consistent with Title 5, section 207, subsection 2 to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

6. Telephone solicitation violations. It is a violation of this section for a telephone solicitor to initiate a telephone sales call to a consumer if that consumer's telephone number has been on the national or state do-not-call registry, established by the Federal Trade Commission, for at least 3 months prior to the date the call is made or to fail to use the reassigned numbers database to verify that a consumer's telephone number has not been reassigned prior to initiating a telephone sales call to that consumer. A telephone solicitor is not liable for violating this section if the telephone solicitor can demonstrate that: A. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor has established and implemented written procedures to comply with this section; [PL 2007, c. 489, §3 (NEW).] B. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor has trained its personnel, and any entity assisting in its compliance, in the procedures established pursuant to paragraph A ; [PL 2007, c. 489, §3 (NEW).] C. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor or another person acting on behalf of the telephone solicitor has recorded and maintained a list of telephone numbers the telephone solicitor may not contact; [PL 2007, c. 489, §3 (NEW).] D. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor uses a process to prevent telemarketing to any telephone number on any list established pursuant to paragraph C or on the national do-not-call registry, employing a version of the national do-not-call registry obtained from the Federal Trade Commission no more than 31 days prior to the date any call is made, and maintains records documenting this process; [PL 2007, c. 489, §3 (NEW).] E. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor or another person acting on behalf of the telephone solicitor monitors and enforces compliance with the procedures established pursuant to paragraph A; [PL 2023, c. 570, §2 (AMD).] E-1. As part of the telephone solicitor's routine business practice, the telephone solicitor or another person acting on behalf of the telephone solicitor uses the reassigned numbers database to verify that a consumer's telephone number has not been reassigned prior to initiating a telephone sales call to that consumer; and [PL 2023, c. 570, §2 (NEW).] F. Any subsequent call otherwise violating this section is the result of error. [PL 2007, c. 489, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 570, §2 (AMD).]

7. Telephone solicitation disclosure. A telephone solicitor who makes a telephone sales call to a consumer must immediately disclose the following information upon making contact with that consumer: A. The solicitor's real first and last name; and [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] B. The name of the business on whose behalf the telephone solicitor is soliciting. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

8. Directories exemption. This section does not apply to a person obtaining consumer information for inclusion in a directory assistance database or a telephone directory sold by a telephone company. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

9. Exclusion of a telephone number. A telephone solicitor or person who obtains consumer information that includes telephone numbers shall exclude the telephone numbers that appear on the most current federal or state do-not-call registry. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

10. Unfair trade practice violations. A telephone solicitor who fails to comply with any provision of this section commits an unfair and deceptive act that is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

11. Attorney General remedies. In an action under this section, the Attorney General may obtain any or all of the following: A. An injunction to enjoin future violations of this section; [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] B. A civil penalty of not more than: (1) Ten thousand dollars for the first violation; and (2) Twenty-five thousand dollars for each subsequent violation; [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] C. All money the defendant obtained through violation of this section; [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] D. The Attorney General's reasonable cost in: (1) The investigation of the deceptive act; and (2) Maintaining the action under this subsection; and [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] E. Reasonable attorney's fees. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

12. Voidable contracts. In an action under this section, the court may void or limit the application of contracts or clauses resulting from a violation of this section and order restitution to be paid to an aggrieved consumer. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]

13. Jurisdiction. An action under this section may be brought in the District Court or Superior Court of the jurisdiction in which an aggrieved consumer resides or in Kennebec County. [PL 2007, c. 227, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 920 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107 / Section 920
10 §920. General powers
Status: in_force

The Maine Development Foundation is empowered to: [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

1. Suit. Sue or be sued in its own name; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

2. Application for and receipt of funds. Apply for and receive funds from any private source or governmental entity, whether by way of grant, donation or loan or any other manner; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

3. Economic development services; fees. Provide services to public or private entities to assist their efforts in economic development in Maine and to charge such fees for these services as it may deem appropriate; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

4. Real and personal property. Purchase, receive, hold, lease or acquire by foreclosure, and operate, manage, license and sell, convey, transfer, grant or lease real and personal property, together with such rights and privileges as may be incidental and appurtenant thereto and the use thereof, including, but not restricted to, any real or personal property acquired by the foundation from time to time in the satisfaction of debts or enforcement of obligations; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

5. Expenditures and obligations regarding real and personal property. Make all expenditures and incur any obligations reasonably required in the exercise of sound business principles to secure possession of, preserve, maintain, insure and improve real and personal property or interests therein acquired by the foundation; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

6. Securities. Acquire, subscribe for, own, hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage or pledge the stock, shares, bonds, debentures, notes or other securities and evidences of interest in or indebtedness of any person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, partnership, association or trust, and, while the owner or holder thereof, exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote thereon; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

7. Encumbrance of property. Mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber any property right or thing of value acquired pursuant to a power contained in subsection 4 , 5 or 6 as security for the payment of any part of the purchase price thereof; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §14 (COR).]

8. Equity investments and loans. Make direct equity investments in or loans to local and regional economic development corporations and to small and medium size businesses; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

9. Contracts and liabilities. Make contracts, including contracts for services and incur liabilities for any of the purposes authorized therein; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

10. Debt. Borrow money for any of the purposes authorized herein; incur debt, including the power to issue therefor its bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, whether secured or unsecured; and secure the same by mortgage, pledge, deed of trust or other lien on its property, rights and privileges of every kind and nature, or any part thereof, or interest therein; [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

11. Cooperation with agencies and organizations. Cooperate with and avail itself of the services of governmental agencies and the University of Maine System; and cooperate and assist and otherwise encourage organizations, local or regional, private or public, in the various communities of the State in the promotion, assistance and development of the business prosperity and economic welfare of such communities and the State; and [PL 1985, c. 779, §39 (AMD).]

12. Bylaws. Adopt bylaws not inconsistent herewith for the governance of its affairs, to have the general powers accorded corporations under Title 13‑C, section 302 , and do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the foundation. [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §23 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 21 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 1-B / Section 21
10 §21. Maine-Island of Ireland Trade Commission
Status: in_force

The Maine-Island of Ireland Trade Commission, referred to in this section as "the commission," is established by Title 5, section 12004‑K, subsection 10‑A to promote cooperation between this State and the island of Ireland. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

1. Membership. The commission consists of 9 members appointed as follows: A. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, including one member of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and one member of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature; [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).] B. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, including one member of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and one member of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature; and [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).] C. The following 5 members, appointed by the Governor: (1) A representative of a public institution of higher education; (2) A representative of a statewide chamber of commerce; (3) Two members representing Irish-American communities, organizations or interests; and (4) One member of the public. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).] In making the appointments under this subsection, the appointing authorities shall, to the greatest extent possible, consider and appoint individuals with knowledge of or current or past involvement in organizations that promote Irish or Irish-American affairs. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

2. Terms. Legislative members of the commission serve during the term of office for which they were elected. The members of the commission appointed pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph C serve 4-year terms. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

3. Compensation. Notwithstanding Title 3, section 2 or any other provision of law to the contrary, members of the commission serve without compensation. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

4. Vacancies. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed serves only for the remainder of that term. The vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

5. Chair, vice-chair and subcommittees. The commission shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from among its members. The chair may appoint from among the commission members subcommittees and subcommittee chairs at the chair's discretion. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

6. Meetings. The first-named Senate member shall call the initial meeting of the commission within 30 days after the 6th member is appointed. The commission shall meet at such times and places as are agreed to by the commission but shall meet at least once annually. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

7. Quorum. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum, and a quorum is required for the transaction of the business of the commission. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

8. Duties. The commission shall work to advance bilateral trade and investment between Maine and the island of Ireland; initiate joint action of policy issues of mutual interest to Maine and the island of Ireland; promote business and academic exchanges between Maine and the island of Ireland; encourage mutual economic support between Maine and the island of Ireland; encourage mutual investment in the infrastructure of Maine and the island of Ireland; and address other issues as determined by the commission. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §18 (COR).]

9. Report. The commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over innovation, development, economic advancement and business matters by February 1, 2025 and annually thereafter regarding the activities of the commission during the preceding calendar year. The report must include recommendations as determined appropriate by the commission to effectuate its purpose under this section. After reviewing the report under this subsection, the joint standing committee may report out legislation relating to the report. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

10. Funding. To support its activities under this section, the commission shall seek outside funds, through direct solicitation or other fundraising methods, alone or with other groups, and may accept gifts, grants and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies and public and private organizations and may expend those funds for purposes consistent with this section. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]

11. Staffing. Subject to the availability of funding under subsection 10 , the commission shall contract for or employ administrative, professional, clerical and other necessary staff to support its activities under this section. [PL 2023, c. 616, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1436 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1436
10 §1436. Transportation damages
Status: in_force

1. Liability of new dealer after acceptance. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or dealer agreement, the new recreational vehicle dealer is solely liable for damages to new recreational vehicles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]

2. Liability of manufacturer. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or dealer agreement, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to recreational vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]

3. Additional liability of dealer. The new recreational vehicle dealer is liable for damages to new recreational vehicles after delivery to the carrier only if the dealer selects the method of transportation, mode of transportation and the carrier. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable for carrier-related new recreational vehicle damage, as long as the new recreational vehicle dealer annotates the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the new recreational vehicle dealer and promptly notifies the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 8001-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8001-A
10 §8001-A. Department; affiliation
Status: in_force

The following boards and commissions are affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation: [PL 1989, c. 450, §5 (NEW).]

1. State Board of Registration of Architects and Landscape Architects. [PL 1991, c. 396, §2 (RP).]

2. State Board of Cosmetology. [PL 1991, c. 397, §4 (RP).]

3. Board of Dental Practice. [PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. P, §4 (RP).]

4. Board of Licensure in Medicine. Medicine, Board of Licensure in; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]

5. State Board of Nursing. Nursing, State Board of; [PL 1989, c. 450, §5 (NEW).]

6. State Board of Optometry. Optometry, State Board of; [PL 2023, c. 580, §2 (RPR).]

7. Board of Osteopathic Licensure. Osteopathic Licensure, Board of; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]

8. Board of Examiners of Podiatrists. [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §10 (RP).]

9. State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers. Professional Engineers, State Board of Licensure for. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1205 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205 / Section 1205
10 §1205. Bill in equity by injured person
Status: in_force

1. Injunctive relief; damages and costs. A person damaged or who is threatened with loss or injury by reason of a violation or threatened violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in the Superior Court in the county where the person resides to prevent, restrain or enjoin the violation or threatened violation. If in such an action a violation or threatened violation of this chapter is established, the court may enjoin and restrain or otherwise prohibit the violation or threatened violation. In such an action, it is not necessary that actual damages to the plaintiff be alleged or proved. In addition to injunctive relief, the plaintiff in the action is entitled to recover from the defendant 3 times the amount of actual damages sustained by the plaintiff and the costs of the action including reasonable attorney's fees. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §18 (COR).]

2. Damages only. In the event injunctive relief is not sought or required, a person injured by a violation of this chapter may maintain an action for damages alone in the Superior Court in the county where the person resides and the measure of damages in that action is the same as prescribed in subsection 1. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §19 (COR).]

3. Evidence of intent to injure. In all proceedings under this section, proof of consistent and repeated advertisements, offers to sell or sales of any items of merchandise by any retailer or wholesaler at less than cost to them as defined in this chapter, said advertisements, offers to sell and sales thereby forming a pattern of sales below cost, shall be prima facie evidence of intent to injure competitors and destroy competition.
10 M.R.S. § 1187 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1187
10 §1187. Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board; established
Status: in_force

The Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 6‑B and referred to in this chapter as "the board," is established for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

1. Membership. The board consists of 7 regular members and 4 alternate members: A. Ten members appointed by the Governor: (1) Three regular members and 2 alternate members who are or have been franchised new motor vehicle dealers in the State of Maine; (2) A regular member and an alternate member who are or have been employees or representatives of franchisors; and (3) Two regular members and one alternate member who are members of the public; and [PL 2005, c. 61, §2 (AMD).] B. One regular member appointed by the Secretary of State who is not and has not been either a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer representative and who is an attorney employed by the Secretary of State and assigned to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 2005, c. 61, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2005, c. 61, §2 (AMD).]

2. Chair. The member appointed by the Secretary of State is the chair of the board. The chair shall: A. Act as the presiding officer in all matters that come before the board; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).] B. Make preliminary rulings on discovery and other questions; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).] C. Participate fully in board deliberations; and [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).] D. Vote on the merits of complaints that come before the board only when necessary to break a tie. [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

3. Terms. Regular appointments to the board are for 5-year terms. A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive 5-year terms. The terms of the initial board members must be staggered, with 2 members serving a term of 3 years, 2 members serving a term of 4 years and 2 members serving a term of 5 years. Alternate members are appointed for 5-year terms. The term of the member who serves as chair is without limit. [PL 2005, c. 61, §3 (AMD).]

4. Vacancy. Any vacancy on the board must be filled by the Governor or the Secretary of State by appointment of a person of the same category as the board member being replaced to hold office for the unexpired term. [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

5. Compensation. With the exception of the chair, whose position is funded pursuant to section 1187‑A , members of the board are entitled to a per diem of $100 for each day actually engaged in the performance of their duties and may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their duties. [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

6. Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

7. Affiliation. The board is affiliated with the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 945-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-A
10 §945-A. Duties
Status: in_force

The center shall provide a base level of services without regard to membership in the center and enhanced services as the center's board of directors may direct, to private entities, individuals, the State and to quasi-public and public entities. The center shall encourage and assist the growth of the State's international economic activities in the following ways. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

1. Forum. The center shall provide a continuing forum for the exchange of expertise, ideas and innovations between the public and private sectors. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

2. Education. The center shall offer quality education and technical services to businesses in the State that compete or seek to compete in worldwide markets. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

3. Development of programs. The center shall act as a catalyst in the development and coordination of international programs. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

4. Public policy. The center shall underscore the importance of international trade as a priority of public policy and to enhance public appreciation of the relevance of the international economy. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

5. Information. The center shall provide information necessary to transact international business and to make effective decisions concerning international trade and policy. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

6. Infrastructure. The center shall support the development and availability of an overall infrastructure conducive to international business. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

7. Dissemination of programs. The center shall promote the development and dissemination of education, training and technical assistance programs appropriate for foreign countries. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

8. Market opportunities. The center shall identify market opportunities and potential contracts in foreign countries that match the technologies and expertise available in the State and coordinate and submit appropriate proposal responses. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

9. Data base. The center shall maintain an international commerce data base to assist in making program decisions. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

10. Staffing. The center shall provide or arrange and manage staffing for the Citizen Trade Policy Commission in accordance with section 11 . [PL 2021, c. 687, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1290 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 208-B / Section 1290
10 §1290. Exceptions to repurchase requirement
Status: in_force

1. Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter do not require the repurchase from a dealer of: A. A repair part with a limited storage life or otherwise subject to physical or structural deterioration including, but not limited to, gaskets or batteries, but excluding industrial "press on" or industrial pneumatic tires; [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).] B. A single repair part normally priced and sold in a set of 2 or more items; [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).] C. A repair part that, because of its condition, can not be marketed as a new part without repackaging or reconditioning by the supplier or manufacturer; [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).] D. [PL 2011, c. 236, §9 (RP); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).] E. Any inventory that the dealer elects to retain; [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).] F. Any inventory ordered by the dealer after receipt of notice of termination of the dealer agreement by either the dealer or supplier; or [PL 2011, c. 236, §10 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).] G. Any inventory that was acquired by the dealer from a source other than the supplier. [PL 2011, c. 236, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).] H. [PL 2011, c. 236, §12 (RP); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).] [PL 2011, c. 236, §§9-12 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 385 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 385
10 §385. Duties of board
Status: in_force

The board has the following powers and duties. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]

1. Receipt of money and property. The board may accept and receive gifts, grants, investments, bequests or devises from any source, including funds from the Federal Government or any subdivision of the Federal Government. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]

2. Administer program. The board must administer the Small Enterprise Growth Program and may contract with the Finance Authority of Maine, financial institutions, educational institutions, business enterprises, nonprofit institutions and organizations or individuals for such assistance in administering the program as the board may require. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]

3. Ownership interests. The board may hold an ownership interest in a private enterprise when it is determined by the board that such an interest is necessary or desirable in order for the fund to obtain a reasonable return on its investment in the private enterprise. [PL 1999, c. 504, §4 (AMD).]

4. Rules. The board may adopt rules, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to carry out this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1486 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219-A / Section 1486
10 §1486. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

1. Change orders. "Change orders" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).]

2. Down payment. "Down payment" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

3. Materials. "Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

4. Home construction contract. "Home construction contract" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work. [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]

5. Residence. "Residence" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter. [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1531 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 301-A / Section 1531
10 §1531. Remedies
Status: in_force

1. Generally. Any owner of a mark registered under this chapter may proceed by suit to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of any counterfeits or imitations and the Superior Court may grant injunctions to restrain the manufacture, use, display or sale as may be by the court deemed just and reasonable and may require the defendants to pay to the owner all profits derived from and all damages suffered by reason of the wrongful manufacture, use, display or sale and the court may also order that any counterfeits or imitations in the possession or under the control of any defendant in the case, be delivered to an officer of the court or to the complainant to be destroyed. [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]

2. Statutory damages. The owner of the mark may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered, to recover instead of actual damages or profits an award of statutory damages with respect to any one mark for which any one defendant is liable individually or for which any 2 or more defendants are liable jointly and severally in an amount not to exceed $2,000. [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]

3. Attorney's fees and costs. The Superior Court shall award the prevailing party costs and, in exceptional cases only, may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees. [RR 1991, c. 2, §33 (COR).]

4. Criminal prosecution. The enumeration of any right or remedy shall not affect a registrant's right to prosecute under any penal law of this State. [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 974 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 974
10 §974. Annual report; audit
Status: in_force

1. Report. The authority shall submit to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing and economic development and education, not later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year, a complete report on the activities of the authority. The report may also be provided to any other member of the Legislature and to any other person. The report must include all of the following: A. A description of its operations, including a description of projects assisted under this chapter; [PL 1985, c. 344, §23 (AMD).] B. An accounting of its receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).] C. A schedule of the bonds and notes outstanding at the end of its fiscal year and a statement of the amounts redeemed and issued during its fiscal year, including a report on its reserve funds; [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).] D. A statement of its proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year and the relationship of these activities to the State's economic development policies; [PL 1989, c. 552, §9 (AMD).] E. Recommendations as to further actions which may be suitable for achieving the purposes of this chapter; [PL 1983, c. 730, §1 (AMD).] F. A statement of the defaults, if any, of persons, firms, corporations and other organizations receiving assistance under this chapter in those cases where substantial liquidation of collateral has taken place, a statement of the total amount of mortgage insurance payments made during the fiscal year and a statement of the percentage derived by dividing the amount of the mortgage insurance payments during the fiscal year into the outstanding principal balance as of the fiscal year end of the authority's unpaid obligations pursuant to mortgage insurance contracts; [PL 1985, c. 714, §9 (AMD).] G. A summary of the actual and potential employment opportunities reported on employment plans pursuant to section 979 ; [PL 1987, c. 697, §2 (AMD).] H. A separate section pertaining to the activities of the authority carried out pursuant to subchapter I‑A , which shall provide the following: (1) A description of the operations of the authority pursuant to subchapter I‑A , including a description of the progress toward the accomplishment of the purposes of section 982 ; (2) An analysis of the needs of the natural resource-based sector in the State and a statement of the authority's proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year to meet these needs; and (3) Recommendations as to further actions which may be suitable for achieving the purposes of subchapter I‑A ; [PL 1985, c. 344, §23 (NEW).] I. A description of any financial assistance provided for energy conservation purposes, the success of various energy saving techniques assisted and the overall energy benefits achieved by the financial assistance; [PL 1989, c. 552, §9 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §9 (AMD).] J. [PL 1989, c. 552, §9 (RP).] K. A description of the operations of the authority pursuant to section 980‑A for the most recent calendar year and of its plans, if any, for revising any allocation system established pursuant to section 980‑A ; and [PL 1989, c. 698, §9 (AMD).] L. A complete report on the student financial assistance activities of the authority. [PL 1989, c. 698, §9 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 552, §9 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §9 (AMD).]

2. Treasurer of State; annual financial report. The authority shall provide the Treasurer of State, within 120 days after the close of its fiscal year, its annual financial report certified by an independent certified public accountant, who may be the accountant or a member of the firm of accountants who regularly audits the books and accounts of the authority, selected by the authority. The authority is also subject to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 11 . The authority may combine for accounting purposes any or all funds established for its programs and activities. [PL 1989, c. 698, §9 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1488 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219-A / Section 1488
10 §1488. Change orders
Status: in_force

Each change order to a home construction contract must be in writing and becomes a part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. All work shall be performed under the same terms and conditions as specified in the original contract unless otherwise stipulated. The change order must detail all changes to the original contract that result in a revision of the contract price. The previous contract price must be stated and the revised price shall also be stated. Both parties must sign the change order. [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1167 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 203-A / Section 1167
10 §1167. Attorney's fees
Status: in_force

In the case of a consumer's successful action to enforce any liability under this chapter, a court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the action. [PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1188 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1188
10 §1188. Duties
Status: in_force

The board: [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

1. Complaints. Shall review written complaints filed with the board by persons complaining of conduct governed by this chapter; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

2. Decision. Shall issue written decisions and may issue orders to a franchisee or franchisor in violation of this chapter; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

3. Penalty. May levy a civil penalty pursuant to section 1171‑B, subsection 3 ; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

4. Award costs. Shall award costs and attorney's fees pursuant to section 1173 ; [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]

5. Interim order. Shall levy a civil penalty pursuant to section 1171‑B, subsection 3 when a party to a complaint under this subchapter is found to have recklessly or knowingly failed, neglected or refused to comply with an interim order issued by the board; [PL 2005, c. 61, §4 (AMD).]

6. Procedures. May appoint persons to be present at the deposition of out-of-state witnesses, administer oaths, issue subpoenas to compel the presence of witnesses or documents and authorize stenographic or recorded transcripts of proceedings; and [PL 2005, c. 61, §4 (AMD).]

7. Alternate members. Alternates are empowered to hear cases and carry out other duties of the board when regular board members from the same category are unable or unwilling to carry out those duties. The chair shall select alternate members to perform duties under this subsection. [PL 2005, c. 61, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1023-P — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1023-P
10 §1023-P. Dairy Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

The Dairy Improvement Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is created. The fund must be deposited with and maintained by the authority. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall administer the fund in accordance with Title 7, section 2910‑B and this section. All money received by the authority in accordance with Title 7, section 2910‑B and Title 8, section 1036, subsection 2‑A, paragraph M must be credited to the fund. Money credited to the fund must be used to provide loans to assist dairy farmers in making capital improvements to maintain and enhance the viability of their farms and to pay the administrative costs of processing loan applications and servicing and administering the fund and loans made from the fund. [PL 2011, c. 625, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

Repayment of loans and interest on these loans must be credited to the fund and may be used for the purposes stated in this section and Title 7, section 2910‑B . [PL 2011, c. 625, §5 (NEW).]

The authority may adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2011, c. 625, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500-M — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 233 / Section 1500-M
10 §1500-M. Sale or offer for sale of cosmetics tested on animals
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Cosmetic" means: (1) An article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part of the body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance; and (2) An article intended for use as a component of an article identified in subparagraph (1). "Cosmetic" does not include soap. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] B. "Cosmetic animal testing" means the internal or external application or exposure of any cosmetic product, cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent to the skin, eyes or any other body part, organ or extremity of a live, nonhuman vertebrate. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] C. "Cosmetic ingredient" has the same meaning as "ingredient," as defined in 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 700.3(e) (2021). [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] D. "Cosmetic product" means a cosmetic the manufacture of which has been completed. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] E. "Manufacturer" means an entity that is a manufacturer required to specify conspicuously its name and place of business on the label of a cosmetic in package form pursuant to 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 701.12. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] F. "Nonfunctional constituent" means an incidental ingredient listed in 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 701.3(l) (2021). [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] G. "Supplier" means an entity that provides, whether directly or through a 3rd party, a cosmetic ingredient used by a manufacturer in the formulation of a cosmetic product. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]

2. Prohibition on the sale or offer for sale of certain cosmetics. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a manufacturer may not sell or offer to sell in the State a cosmetic if the cosmetic was developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing that was conducted or contracted for by the manufacturer or any supplier of the manufacturer on or after November 1, 2021. A county or any other political subdivision of the State may not establish or continue any prohibition on or relating to cosmetic animal testing that is not identical to the prohibitions in this section. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exemptions. This section does not apply to: A. Cosmetic animal testing: (1) Conducted outside of the United States and in order to comply with a requirement of a foreign regulatory authority as long as no evidence derived from the testing was relied upon to substantiate the safety of the cosmetic ingredient or cosmetic product being sold by the manufacturer in the State; (2) Conducted for any cosmetic or cosmetic ingredient subject to regulation under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 United States Code, Section 351; (3) Conducted for a cosmetic ingredient intended to be used in a product that is not a cosmetic product and conducted pursuant to a requirement of a federal, state or foreign regulatory authority as long as no evidence derived from the testing was relied upon to substantiate the safety of a cosmetic sold in this State by a manufacturer, unless all of the following apply: (a) There is no nonanimal alternative method or strategy recognized by any federal or state agency or the International Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development or its successor organization for the relevant safety endpoints for the cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent; (b) There is documented evidence of the noncosmetic intent of the test; and (c) There is a history of use of the ingredient outside of cosmetics at least 12 months prior to the reliance; or (4) Requested, required or conducted by a federal or state regulatory authority and all of the following apply: (a) There is no nonanimal alternative method or strategy recognized by any federal or state agency or the International Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development or its successor organization for the relevant safety endpoints for the cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent; (b) The cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent poses a risk of causing a specific human health problem that is substantiated and the need to conduct cosmetic animal testing is justified and is supported by a detailed research protocol proposed as the basis for the evaluation of the cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent; and (c) The cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent is in wide use and, in the case of a cosmetic ingredient, cannot be replaced by another cosmetic ingredient capable of performing a similar function; [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] B. A cosmetic if the cosmetic in its final form was tested on animals before November 1, 2021, even if the cosmetic is manufactured on or after that date as long as no new cosmetic animal testing in violation of this section occurred on or after November 1, 2021; [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] C. A cosmetic ingredient if it was tested on animals before November 1, 2021, even if the ingredient is manufactured on or after that date as long as no new cosmetic animal testing in violation of this section occurred on or after November 1, 2021; or [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] D. A cosmetic manufacturer reviewing, assessing or retaining evidence from a cosmetic animal test. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]

4. Penalties. A manufacturer that sells or offers for sale a cosmetic in violation of subsection 2 commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for the first day of the violation for selling or offering for sale that cosmetic and an additional fine of $1,000 for each day that the violation for selling or offering for sale that cosmetic continues. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]

5. Enforcement. A violation of this section may be enforced by the Attorney General or by the district attorney for the county in which the violation occurred. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all fines levied and collected for violations of this section, less court costs, must be distributed to the agency bringing the action that resulted in the fine. The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any manufacturer from violating this section, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether civil proceedings have been or may be instituted. [PL 2021, c. 160, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9403 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9403
10 §9403. Scope
Status: in_force

1. General rule. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 , this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: A. A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils or testamentary trusts; and [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. The Uniform Commercial Code other than Title 11, section 1‑1306 and Articles 2 and 2‑A . [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).] [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).]

3. Limitation of exception. This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection 2 to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection 2 . [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Other law. A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9204 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 12 / Chapter 1003 / Section 9204
10 §9204. Fund established
Status: in_force

1. Establishment of fund. There is established the Northern Maine Transmission Corporation Fund, which must be used to provide funding for activities of the corporation to further its purpose under this chapter. The fund must be deposited with and maintained and administered by the authority and must contain appropriations provided for that purpose, interest accrued on the fund balance, funds received by the corporation to be applied to the fund and funds received in payment of loans. The fund is a nonlapsing revolving fund. [PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]

2. Administrative expenses. Costs and expenses of maintaining, servicing and administering the fund and of performing any powers or duties under this chapter may be paid out of amounts in the fund. [PL 2003, c. 506, §10 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 2506 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2506
10 §2506. Suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

The state sealer is authorized, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to refuse to renew, and the District Court is authorized, on complaint of the state sealer or the Attorney General, to suspend or revoke the license of any licensed public weighmaster or licensed corporate public weighmaster when the licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or of any valid regulation of the state sealer affecting a licensed public weighmaster. [PL 1977, c. 694, §182 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF); PL 1999, c. 646, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1381 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212-A / Section 1381
10 §1381. Short title
Status: in_force

This Act may be known and cited as the "Maine Marina and Boatyard Storage Act." [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 8004 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8004
10 §8004. Annual reports
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all annual reports or statements required of bureaus and offices within the department must be submitted to the commissioner not later than August 1st of each year and must summarize the operations and financial position of the bureau or office for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th. After reviewing such reports and statements, the commissioner shall compile them into a report for submission to the Governor, together with such analysis as the Governor may direct. [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 2626 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2626
10 §2626. Declarations of unit price on random packages
Status: in_force

In addition to the declarations required by section 2625 , any package being one of a lot containing random weights of the same commodity and bearing the total selling price of the package shall bear on the outside of the package a plain and conspicuous declaration of the price per single unit of weight. [PL 1973, c. 91, §10 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500-G — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 228 / Section 1500-G
10 §1500-G. Unlawful acts; deceptive trade practice
Status: in_force

1. False representation of authentic Indian products. A person may not offer or display for sale or sell goods in a manner that falsely suggests the goods are Indian-produced, Indian products or the products of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization in a manner that violates 25 United States Code, Section 305e. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (AMD).]

2. Unfair trade practice. A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10 . An action brought under this chapter by the Office of the Attorney General may not preclude a person from bringing a civil action to obtain injunctive or equitable relief or damages under 25 United States Code, Section 305e. [PL 2013, c. 302, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 392 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 392
10 §392. Governmental function
Status: in_force

The board shall administer and exercise the authority granted to it by this chapter. The carrying out of its powers and duties is considered the performance of an essential governmental function. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1064 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1064
10 §1064. Issuance of revenue obligation securities
Status: in_force

1. Notice of intent to issue bonds; actions to contest validity. The municipal officers of any municipality are authorized to provide by resolution, at one time or from time to time, for the issuance of revenue obligation securities of the municipality for the purposes authorized in this subchapter. No revenue obligation securities of the municipality may be authorized and issued until: A. A certificate of approval, as provided in section 1063 , is received; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).] B. A resolution is adopted by vote of the municipal officers; and [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).] C. A notice of the intent of the municipality to issue the securities is published at least once in the state newspaper and in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality: (1) No later than 14 full days after the date on which the resolution is adopted; (2) Describing the general purpose or purposes for which the securities are to be issued; (3) Stating the maximum principal amount of the proposed securities; (4) Setting forth or summarizing the text of the certificate of approval; and (5) Including a statement as to the time within which any action or proceeding to set aside the resolution or otherwise obtain relief on the grounds of its invalidity or that of the certificate of approval must be commenced. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).] Any action or proceeding in any court to set aside a resolution or certificate of approval or to obtain relief upon the grounds that the resolution or certificate of approval was improperly adopted, was adopted for unauthorized purposes or is otherwise invalid for any reason, must be started within 30 days after the date of the publication. After the expiration of the period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of the resolution or approval or any provision shall be started or asserted nor shall the validity of the resolution or approval or provision be open to question in any court upon any grounds. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

2. Maturity; interest. The securities of each issue of revenue obligation securities shall be dated, shall mature at a time or times not exceeding 25 years from their date or dates and shall bear interest at a rate or rates determined by the option of the municipal officers. The securities may be made redeemable before maturity at a price or prices and under terms and conditions fixed prior to their issue. In determining an interest rate, the municipal officers shall specify a rate which shall be the maximum rate for the particular revenue obligation security issue related to a single project, which rate may be a variable rate measured as a percentage of or otherwise in relation to a prime rate or other measuring standard. A. [PL 1985, c. 714, §36 (RP).] B. [PL 1985, c. 714, §36 (RP).] C. [PL 1985, c. 344, §85 (RP).] D. [PL 1985, c. 714, §36 (RP).] [PL 1985, c. 714, §36 (RPR).]

3. Form. The municipal officers shall determine the form of the securities, including any attached interest coupons, the manner of execution of the securities, the denomination or denominations of the securities. Revenue obligation securities shall be executed in the name of the municipality by the manual or facsimile signature of the municipal officer or officers authorized in the resolution, but at least one signature on each security shall be a manual signature. Any attached coupons shall be executed with the facsimile signature of the designated official. Signatures and facsimiles of signatures on securities and coupons will be valid for all purposes, even if the designated official ceases to hold office before delivery of the securities. The securities may be issued in coupon or registered form, or both. Provision may be made for the registration of any coupon securities as to principal alone and as to both principal and interest, and for the reconversion into coupon securities of any securities registered as to both principal and interest. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

4. Sale. The municipal officers may sell the securities at a private or public sale, in a manner and at a price they determine, but no sale may be made at a price so low as to require the payment of interest on the money received at more than the interest approved by the authority. The municipal officers shall not sell the securities to any firm, partnership, corporation, water company or association, including an affiliate or subsidiary, which is a party to any contract pertaining to the financial project or which is to rent, purchase, lease or otherwise occupy premises constituting part of the project. The municipal officers may sell the securities to a seller of the project if the project is to be used and operated by a 3rd party. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

5. Use of proceeds; disbursements; deficits. Proceeds of each issue shall be used solely for the authorized purposes and shall be disbursed as provided in the authorizing resolution or in the securing trust agreement. If the proceeds shall be less than the cost of the project, by error in the estimate or otherwise, additional securities may be issued in a like manner to provide the amount of the deficit and, unless otherwise provided in the authorizing resolution or the securing trust agreement, the additional securities are deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the securities first issued for the same purpose, provided the aggregate principal amount of revenue obligation securities of a municipality may not exceed the amount approved by the resolution of the municipal officers. The municipality may place limits or restrictions on the issuance of additional revenue obligation securities through the authorizing resolution or any securing trust agreement. The municipality may provide for the replacement of mutilated, destroyed or lost securities. Revenue obligation securities may be issued under this chapter without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau or agency of the State and without any other proceedings, or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions or things which are specifically required by this chapter. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this subchapter or any recitals in any securities issued under this subchapter, all such securities are deemed to be negotiable instruments issued under the laws of this State. [PL 1985, c. 344, §86 (AMD).]

6. Credit not pledged. Securities issued under this subchapter shall not constitute any debt or liability of the State, its political subdivisions or any municipality; shall not constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State, its political subdivisions or any municipality; shall be payable solely from the revenues of the project or projects for which they are issued; and shall contain on their face a statement to that effect. The securities issued under this subchapter shall not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the State, its political subdivisions or any municipality to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever or to make any appropriation for their payment. The prohibitions or limitations of this subsection shall not be construed to restrict any rights or obligations of a municipality arising under Title 38, section 1304‑B . [PL 1985, c. 593, §5 (AMD).]

7. Anticipatory borrowing. In anticipation of the sale of securities under this subchapter, the municipal officers may issue temporary notes and renewal notes, the total face amount of which does not exceed at any one time outstanding the authorized amount of the securities. The period of such anticipatory borrowing shall not exceed one year, and the time within which the securities are to become due shall not be extended by the anticipatory borrowing beyond the time fixed in the authorizing resolution or, if no term is specified, beyond the term permitted by law. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

8. Conclusive authorization. All revenue obligation securities of the municipality shall be conclusively presumed to be fully authorized and issued under the laws of the State, and any person or governmental unit shall be estopped from questioning their authorization, sale, issuance, execution or delivery by the municipality. [PL 1985, c. 344, §87 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1176-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1176-A
10 §1176-A. Audits
Status: in_force

A manufacturer may reasonably and periodically audit a new motor vehicle dealer to determine the validity of paid claims or any charge-backs for customer or dealer incentives. Audits of incentive payments may be only for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date notifying the dealer that an audit is to be conducted. [PL 2013, c. 534, §8 (AMD).]

A franchisor may not deny those elements of a paid claim or customer or dealer incentive that are based on a dealer's incidental failure to comply with a claim requirement or a clerical error or other technicality, regardless of whether the franchisor contests any other element of that claim, as long as the dealer corrects the clerical error or other technicality according to licensee guidelines. [PL 2017, c. 217, §8 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1655 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 307 / Section 1655
10 §1655. Description of contents; identity of manufacturer or distributor
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to store, keep, expose for sale, offer for sale or sell from any tank or container or from any pump or other distributing device or equipment any internal combustion engine fuels, lubricating oils or other similar products than those indicated by the name, trade name, symbol, sign or other distinguishing mark or device of the manufacturer or distributor appearing upon the tank, container, pump or other distributing equipment from which the same are sold, offered for sale or distributed, and all tanks, containers, pumps or other distributing equipment containing internal combustion engine fuels, lubricating oils or other similar products must be plainly designated by the name, trademark, symbol, sign or other distinguishing mark or device of the manufacturer or distributor. [PL 2009, c. 434, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1431 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1431
10 §1431. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Regulation of Business Practices between Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers." [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1308 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 209-B / Section 1308
10 §1308. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. Unless the context otherwise indicates, any word or phrase that is not defined in this chapter but that is defined in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act has the meaning set forth in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Administrator. "Administrator" means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Consumer. "Consumer" means an individual about whom a consumer report or an investigative consumer report has been prepared by a consumer reporting agency or an office of a consumer reporting agency. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Consumer reporting agency. "Consumer reporting agency" means a person that, for monetary fees, dues or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports or investigative consumer reports to 3rd parties. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3-A. Debt buyer. "Debt buyer" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 11002, subsection 5‑A . [PL 2025, c. 201, §1 (NEW).]

3-B. Debt collector. "Debt collector" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 11002, subsection 6 . [PL 2025, c. 201, §2 (NEW).]

4. Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. "Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act" means the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1681 et seq., as amended. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

4-A. Medical creditor. "Medical creditor" means an entity that provides health care services and to whom a consumer incurs medical debt or an entity that provided health care services to a consumer and to whom the consumer previously owed medical debt if the medical debt has been purchased by one or more debt buyers. [PL 2025, c. 201, §3 (NEW).]

4-B. Medical debt. "Medical debt" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 11002, subsection 7‑A . [PL 2025, c. 201, §4 (NEW).]

5. Person subject to this chapter. "Person subject to this chapter" means a person subject to the provisions of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and a consumer reporting agency. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6. Proper identification. "Proper identification" means that information generally considered sufficient to identify a person. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

6-A. Protected consumer. "Protected consumer" means an individual who has not attained 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]

6-B. Representative. "Representative" means a person who provides to a consumer reporting agency sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer. [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]

7. Security freeze. "Security freeze" means a notice placed in a consumer report at the request of the consumer pursuant to section 1310 that prohibits a consumer reporting agency from releasing the consumer report or any information in the report without that consumer's express authorization. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

7-A. Security freeze for a protected consumer. "Security freeze for a protected consumer" means: A. If a consumer reporting agency does not have a file pertaining to a protected consumer, a restriction that: (1) Is placed on the protected consumer's record in accordance with section 1310, subsection 1‑A ; and (2) Prohibits the consumer reporting agency from releasing the protected consumer's record except as provided in this section; or [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] B. If a consumer reporting agency has a file pertaining to the protected consumer, a restriction that: (1) Is placed on the protected consumer's consumer report in accordance with section 1310, subsection 1‑A ; and (2) Prohibits the consumer reporting agency from releasing the protected consumer's consumer report or any information derived from the protected consumer's consumer report except as provided in section 1310, subsection 1‑A . [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]

7-B. Sufficient proof of authority. "Sufficient proof of authority" means documentation that shows a representative has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer. "Sufficient proof of authority" includes, but is not limited to: A. An order issued by a court of law; or [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] B. A written, notarized statement signed by a representative that expressly describes the authority of the representative to act on behalf of a protected consumer. [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]

7-C. Sufficient proof of identification. "Sufficient proof of identification" means information or documentation that identifies a protected consumer or a representative of a protected consumer. "Sufficient proof of identification" includes, but is not limited to: A. A social security number or a copy of a social security card issued by the federal Social Security Administration; [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] B. A certified or official copy of a birth certificate; or [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] C. A copy of a driver's license, an identification card issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 1410 or any other government-issued photo identification. [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 139, §1 (NEW).]

8. Supervised financial organization. "Supervised financial organization" has the same meaning as in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A . [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1250-C — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206-B / Section 1250-C
10 §1250-C. Discounts and other inducements
Status: in_force

In connection with a sale of a personal sports mobile or mobiles to the State or to any political subdivision of the State, a manufacturer may not offer any discounts, refunds or any other similar type of inducement to any dealer without making the same offer or offers to all its dealers within the relevant market area. If such inducements are made, the manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall give simultaneous notice of those inducements to all of its dealers within the relevant market area. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2751-E — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2751-E
10 §2751-E. Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 193, §8 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1495-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 222 / Section 1495-B
10 §1495-B. Disclosure to employers
Status: in_force

1. Generally. [PL 2003, c. 668, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

2. Exception. [PL 2003, c. 668, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

3. Periodic reports to employers. On a regular basis not less frequently than quarterly, a payroll processor shall provide to each employer an accounting of: A. Funds received from that employer; and [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] B. The aggregate amounts disbursed for: (1) Payroll; (2) Each category of local, state and federal tax; and (3) Unemployment compensation premiums. [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

4. Disclosure of methods of verification. On a regular basis not less frequently than quarterly, a payroll processor shall clearly and conspicuously and in easily understood language disclose to each employer for which it provides payroll processing services the specific method or methods whereby each employer can contact state and federal tax and unemployment insurance authorities, including but not limited to Internet address and toll-free telephone number information, to verify that payments have been made and properly credited on behalf of the employer. [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

5. Disclosure of limitations of surety bond. Whenever a payroll processor promotes, markets or advertises itself or its services and uses the phrase "bonded with the State" or "fully bonded" or other language that in the opinion of the administrator would lead an employer to believe that the bond coverage provides full compensation for potential losses should the payroll processor fail to make required payments or become insolvent, the payroll processor shall also include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer stating that use of the language referencing bonding does not signify or ensure that the bond will cover all potential claims if the payroll processor fails to comply with its responsibilities under this chapter. A payroll processor also shall provide this disclaimer to an employer before contracting for payroll processing services to that employer. [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

6. Notices of nonpayment to be sent to employers. A payroll processor may not designate itself as the sole recipient of notices from state or federal authorities for nonpayment of taxes or unemployment insurance contributions. A payroll processor shall ensure that such notices are provided directly to the affected employers. [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

7. Exception. A payroll processor that does not have the authority to access, control, direct, transfer or disburse a client's funds is not subject to this section. [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1045-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1045-A
10 §1045-A. Trust agreements or other documents
Status: in_force

1. Trust agreements or other documents. At the discretion of the authority, revenue obligation securities may be issued under this subchapter pursuant to a trust agreement or other document. The trust agreement or other document may: A. Pledge or assign the revenues or proceeds of the project or projects or other eligible collateral; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] B. Set forth the rights and remedies of the security holders and other persons and contain any reasonable and legal provisions for protecting the rights and remedies of the security holders; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] C. Restrict the individual right of action by security holders; and [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] D. Include covenants setting forth the duties of the authority and user in relation to: (1) Acquisition of property or eligible collateral; (2) Construction, reconstruction, renewal, replacement and insurance of the project or eligible collateral; (3) Rents to be charged or other payments to be made for use; (4) Payment for the project or eligible collateral; and (5) Custody, safeguarding and application of all money. [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] Any financial institution may furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge the securities as may be required by the authority. [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).]

2. Mortgages. To further secure the payment of the revenue obligation securities, the trust agreement or other document may mortgage or assign the mortgage of the project, or any part, and create a lien upon or security interest in any or all of the project. In the event of a default with respect to the revenue obligation securities, the trustee, mortgagee or other person may be authorized by the trust agreement or other document containing a mortgage or assignment of a mortgage to take possession of, hold, manage and operate all or any part of the mortgaged property and, with or without taking possession, to sell or, from time to time, to lease the property in accordance with law. Any security interest granted by the authority under this chapter may be created and perfected in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 11, Article 9‑A . [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §30 (AFF).]

3. Additional provisions. Any trust agreement or other document may contain provisions which shall be a part of the contract with holders of revenue obligation securities as to: A. Pledging any specified revenues or assets of the authority to secure the payment of the securities, subject to agreements with existing holders of securities; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] B. Pledging all or any part of the unencumbered revenues or assets of the authority to secure the payment of the securities, subject to agreements with existing holders of securities; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] C. Setting aside of, regulating and disposing of reserves or sinking funds; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] D. Limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of securities may be applied and the pledge of the proceeds to secure the payment of the securities or of any issue of securities; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] E. Limitations on the issuance of additional securities; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] F. The terms upon which additional securities may be issued and secured and the refunding of outstanding or other securities; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] G. The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with holders of securities may be amended or abrogated, including the proportion of the holders which must consent and the manner in which the consent may be given; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] H. Limitations on the amount of money to be expended by the authority for operating expenses of the authority; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] I. Vesting in a trustee or trustees such property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the authority may determine, which may include any or all of the rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the holders of the securities under this subchapter and limiting or abrogating the right of the holders of the securities to appoint a trustee under this chapter or limiting the rights, powers and duties of the trustee; [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] J. Defining the acts or omissions to act which will constitute a default in the obligations and duties of the authority to the holders of the securities and providing for the rights and remedies of the holders of the securities in the event of default, including, as a matter of right, the appointment of a receiver; but only if the rights and remedies are not inconsistent with the general laws of the State and other provisions of this subchapter; and [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] K. Any other matters, of like or different character, which in any way affect the security or protection of the holders of the securities. [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).]

4. Expenses; pledges. All expenses incurred in carrying out a trust agreement or financial document may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the project. All pledges of revenue or eligible collateral under this subchapter shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. All the revenues or eligible collateral pledged and later received by the authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledges without any physical delivery or further action under the Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise. The lien of the pledges shall be valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise, against the authority, irrespective of whether the parties have notice thereof. [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).]

5. Other provisions. A trust agreement or financial document may contain other provisions the authority deems reasonable and proper for the security of the security holders. [PL 1985, c. 344, §73 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 979 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 979
10 §979. Employment plan
Status: in_force

The authority and its chief executive officer shall ensure that each applicant for assistance submit an employment plan which describes the business and its products or services and which provides information on new employment opportunities, including types of jobs, skills and training necessary for placement and training the applicant could provide. The chief executive officer shall provide this information to the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services. This provision shall apply only to those applicants with more than 10 employees. [PL 1987, c. 697, §4 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
10 M.R.S. § 1495-E — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 222 / Section 1495-E
10 §1495-E. Surety bonding
Status: in_force

1. Bond required; minimum amount; duration. Each application for a license under section 1495‑D must be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond, in a form approved by the administrator, in an amount equal to the total of all local, state and federal tax payments and unemployment insurance premiums processed by the payroll processor on behalf of employers in this State in the 3-consecutive-month period of highest volume during the previous calendar year or $50,000, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $500,000. The bond must designate the administrator as payee. The bond paid to the administrator may be used for the purposes of the administrator and for the benefit of any employer who may have a cause of action against the payroll processor. The terms of the bond must run continuously until cancelled and the aggregate amount of the bond must be maintained at all times during the licensing period. [PL 2005, c. 278, §4 (AMD).]

2. Modification of bond requirement. The administrator, within the administrator's discretion, may modify terms and conditions specified in subsection 1 or may permit submission of an irrevocable letter of credit or other alternative form of security so as to ensure the maximum practicable or appropriate protection for employers. [PL 2005, c. 500, §3 (AMD).]

2-A. Alternative security; Payroll Processor Recovery Fund. The Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, referred to in this subsection as "the fund administrator," shall administer the Payroll Processor Recovery Fund, established in section 980‑D and referred to in this section as "the fund." Participation in the fund must be made available to any payroll processor that is not a supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38‑A or a wholly owned subsidiary of such a supervised financial organization. The fund administrator may increase the fund, replenish the fund and seek reimbursement for the fund administrator's initial deposit into the fund through annual or special assessments against payroll processors using the fund. Before being eligible to participate in the fund, a payroll processor must provide a $10,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in a form acceptable to the fund administrator. Assessments into the fund must be in amounts equal to 1% of the balance of bond coverage required pursuant to this section. An initial deposit into the fund must be made by the fund administrator in an amount not less than 1/2 of the maximum amount of a surety bond or other security required pursuant to subsection 1 . All amounts assessed by the fund administrator must be paid into the fund until the fund reaches the maximum amount of a surety bond or other security required pursuant to subsection 1 , after which time assessments must be equally divided between payments into the fund and payments to the fund administrator until the fund administrator is reimbursed for the fund administrator's initial deposit into the fund. If an employer's loss due to a participating payroll processor's failure to pay taxes or unemployment insurance premiums is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the fund administrator, the fund administrator shall require release of funds to the fund administrator for the benefit of the employer. If employer losses exceed the maximum amount recoverable pursuant to this subsection, funds are distributed to employers on a pro rata basis, based on the magnitude of the demonstrated loss. In the event an initial claim is made against the fund, any other claims arising within 45 days of the initial claim must be treated as having arisen on the same day as the initial claim for purposes of allocating recoveries to affected employers. Total funds released as a result of the failure of any one payroll processor to pay taxes or unemployment insurance premiums may not exceed 50% of the current fund balance. Fund proceeds must be used only for recovery of unpaid taxes and unemployment insurance premiums and may not be used for any other purpose. [PL 2005, c. 500, §4 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §6 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).]

3. Cancellation notification. A surety company issuing a bond pursuant to this section shall immediately notify the administrator when that bond is cancelled or terminated or lapses. The notice must include the name and address of the payroll processor and the amount of the bond. The cancellation, termination or lapse is not effective until at least 30 days after the administrator receives notice. [PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]

4. Exceptions. A payroll processor that does not have the authority to access, control, direct, transfer or disburse a client's funds is not subject to this section. A payroll processor that arranges for the transfer of funds from an employer's account directly to taxing authorities for payment of the employer's taxes is not subject to this section, as long as the payroll processor is not authorized to arrange for the transfer of funds for any other uses or to any other accounts. The administrator may construe this subsection through issuance of an advisory ruling or through rules adopted pursuant to section 1495‑F . [PL 2005, c. 278, §4 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1385 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212-A / Section 1385
10 §1385. Enforcement of lien
Status: in_force

A facility owner may enforce a lien created by this chapter only if the property owner has been notified of the lien as required by section 1384 . [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

1. Sale; use of proceeds. If a property owner is in default for a period of more than 90 days, a facility owner may enforce a lien by selling the stored property at a commercially reasonable public sale for cash. As used in this section, "commercially reasonable" has the same meaning as in the Uniform Commercial Code. The proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order: A. To the reasonable expenses of the sale incurred by the facility owner including, to the extent not prohibited by law, reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses; [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] B. To the satisfaction of the lien created by this chapter; [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] C. To the satisfaction of all other liens on the property held by all lienholders of record to be paid in the order of priority; and [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] D. To the extent that the proceeds of sale exceed the sum of the foregoing, the surplus must be paid by the facility owner to the property owner. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] If proceeds of the sale are not sufficient to satisfy the property owner's outstanding obligations to the facility owner or any lienholder of record, the property owner remains liable to the facility owner or lienholder for the deficiency. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

2. Advertisement; notice of default. Before conducting a sale under this section, the facility owner shall: A. Send a notice of default to the property owner. The facility owner shall provide a copy of the notice to each lienholder of record. The notice must include: (1) A statement that the property is subject to a lien held by the facility owner; (2) A statement of the facility owner's claim indicating the charges due on the date of the notice, the amount of any additional charges that will become due before the date of sale and the date those additional charges will become due; (3) A demand for payment of the charges due within a specified time not less than 30 days after the date the notice is delivered to the property owner and all lienholders of record; (4) A statement that unless the claim is paid within the time stated the property will be sold, specifying the time and place of the sale; and (5) The name, street address and telephone number of the facility owner, or the facility owner's designated agent, whom the property owner may contact to respond to the notice; and [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] B. After the expiration of the 30-day period set forth in paragraph A , publish an advertisement of the sale once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the sale is to be held. The advertisement must include a general description of the property, the name of the property owner and the time and place of the sale. The date of the sale must be more than 15 days after the date the first advertisement of the sale is published. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

3. Location of sale. A sale under this chapter must be held at the facility or at the nearest suitable location. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

4. Purchasers. A purchaser of property sold at a commercially reasonable sale pursuant to this chapter takes the property free and clear of any rights of persons against whom the lien was valid and all other lienholders of record. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

5. Facility owner liability. If the facility owner complies with the provisions of this chapter, the facility owner's liability is as follows. A. To a lienholder of record, the facility owner's liability is limited to payment from the net proceeds received from the sale of the property. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] B. To the property owner, the facility owner's liability is limited to the net proceeds received from the sale of the property after payment in full of all lienholders of record. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

6. Denying access to storage facility. A facility owner may deny a property owner who has been notified under subsection 2 access to the storage facility, except that the property owner is entitled to access to the facility during normal business hours for the purpose of satisfying the lien or viewing and verifying the condition of the property. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]

7. Notices. Except as otherwise provided, all notices required by this chapter must be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Notices sent to a facility owner must be sent to the owner's business address or to the address of the owner's designated representative. Notices to a property owner must be sent to the property owner at the property owner's last known address. Notices to a lienholder of record must be sent to the address of the lienholder as provided in the public filings that serve to perfect the lienholder's interest in the property. Notices are considered delivered on the date the recipient of the notice signs the return receipt or, if the notice is undeliverable, the date the post office last attempts to deliver the notice. [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3860 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 627 / Section 3860
10 §3860. Apportionment of costs
Status: in_force

The court, except as provided in section 3859 , may decide all questions of costs and apportion them as they think proper.
10 M.R.S. § 9093-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 953 / Section 9093-B
10 §9093-B. Manufactured housing community increase in lot rent and fees
Status: in_force

1. Lot rent and fees; notice requirement. An owner of a manufactured housing community shall provide notice of an increase in lot rent or fees no less than 90 days before the effective date of the increase to the owner of a manufactured home in the community. [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notice contents. The notice under subsection 1 must include: A. The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the owner of the manufactured housing community; [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] B. The amount of the increase in rent or fees, in dollars, and the type of fee increased; [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] C. The average lot rent and fees by the type of fee, as a dollar amount, for a manufactured housing community with equivalent services and amenities in the area at the time of the notice; [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] D. The average lot rent, calculated pursuant to paragraph C , increased by 1% above the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, in dollar amounts, referred to in this section as "the allowed lot rent increase"; [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] E. The average fee for each type of fee, calculated pursuant to paragraph C , increased by 1% above the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region, or its successor index, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor agency, in dollar amounts, referred to in this section as "the allowed fee increase"; and [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] F. A statement of the manufactured home owner's right to request mediation and the requirements to make a request. [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).]

3. Request for mediation. If the dollar amount of the proposed lot rent increase is above the allowed lot rent increase or the dollar amount of the proposed fee increase is above the allowed fee increase for the type of fee increased, owners of manufactured homes in the housing community may request the proposed lot rent or fee increase be subject to mediation, if: A. A number of owners representing 51% or more of the households in the community sign a written request for mediation; and [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] B. The written request is mailed, by certified mail, to the owner of the manufactured housing community within 90 days of the date of the notice required by subsection 1 . [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).]

4. Mediation. Within 15 days of the date of the notice under subsection 3, paragraph B , the parties shall mutually select an independent 3rd-party mediator to facilitate the discussion of the proposed lot rent or fee increase. Within 30 days of the date the request for mediation was mailed under subsection 3 , the parties shall meet with the mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. The owner of the manufactured housing community shall pay all costs for the mediator and the mediation. If the owner of the manufactured housing community acts in bad faith with respect to the request for mediation or the mediation process, the lot rent or fee increase may not take effect for at least 6 months from the date the request for mediation is mailed under subsection 3 . Failure of the owner of the manufactured housing community, or the owner's authorized representative, to participate in mediation, is an example of bad faith. [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).]

For purposes of this section, "manufactured housing community" has the same meaning as in section 9081, subsection 2 , except that in this section "manufactured housing community" includes a mobile home park. [PL 2025, c. 399, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1347 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 210-B / Section 1347
10 §1347. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).]

1. Breach of the security of the system. "Breach of the security of the system" or "security breach" means unauthorized acquisition, release or use of an individual's computerized data that includes personal information that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal information of the individual maintained by a person. Good faith acquisition, release or use of personal information by an employee or agent of a person on behalf of the person is not a breach of the security of the system if the personal information is not used for or subject to further unauthorized disclosure to another person. [PL 2009, c. 161, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 161, §5 (AFF).]

2. Encryption. "Encryption" means the disguising of data using generally accepted practices. [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).]

3. Information broker. "Information broker" means a person who, for monetary fees or dues, engages in whole or in part in the business of collecting, assembling, evaluating, compiling, reporting, transmitting, transferring or communicating information concerning individuals for the primary purpose of furnishing personal information to nonaffiliated 3rd parties. "Information broker" does not include a governmental agency whose records are maintained primarily for traffic safety, law enforcement or licensing purposes. [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).]

4. Notice. "Notice" means: A. Written notice; [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] B. Electronic notice, if the notice provided is consistent with the provisions regarding electronic records and signatures set forth in 15 United States Code, Section 7001; or [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] C. Substitute notice, if the person maintaining personal information demonstrates that the cost of providing notice would exceed $5,000, that the affected class of individuals to be notified exceeds 1,000 or that the person maintaining personal information does not have sufficient contact information to provide written or electronic notice to those individuals. Substitute notice must consist of all of the following: (1) E-mail notice, if the person has e-mail addresses for the individuals to be notified; (2) Conspicuous posting of the notice on the person's publicly accessible website, if the person maintains one; and (3) Notification to major statewide media. [PL 2005, c. 583, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 583, §14 (AFF).] [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 583, §2 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 583, §14 (AFF).]

5. Person. "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, estate, cooperative, association or other entity, including agencies of State Government, municipalities, school administrative units, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and private colleges and universities. "Person" as used in this chapter may not be construed to require duplicative notice by more than one individual, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association or other entity involved in the same transaction. [PL 2019, c. 512, §1 (AMD).]

6. Personal information. "Personal information" means an individual's first name, or first initial, and last name in combination with any one or more of the following data elements, when either the name or the data elements are not encrypted or redacted: A. Social security number; [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] B. Driver's license number or state identification card number; [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] C. Account number, credit card number or debit card number, if circumstances exist wherein such a number could be used without additional identifying information, access codes or passwords; [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] D. Account passwords or personal identification numbers or other access codes; or [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] E. Any of the data elements contained in paragraphs A to D when not in connection with the individual's first name, or first initial, and last name, if the information if compromised would be sufficient to permit a person to fraudulently assume or attempt to assume the identity of the person whose information was compromised. [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).] "Personal information" does not include information from 3rd-party claims databases maintained by property and casualty insurers or publicly available information that is lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state or local government records or widely distributed media. [PL 2005, c. 583, §4 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 583, §14 (AFF).]

7. System. "System" means a computerized data storage system containing personal information. [PL 2005, c. 379, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 379, §4 (AFF).]

8. Unauthorized person. "Unauthorized person" means a person who does not have authority or permission of a person maintaining personal information to access personal information maintained by the person or who obtains access to such information by fraud, misrepresentation, subterfuge or similar deceptive practices. [PL 2005, c. 583, §5 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 583, §14 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 2621 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2621
10 §2621. Misrepresentation of quantity
Status: in_force

A person may not sell, offer or expose for sale less than the quantity the person represents, nor take any more than the quantity the person represents when, as buyer, the person furnishes the weight or measure by means of which the quantity is determined. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §57 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1447 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1447
10 §1447. Civil remedies
Status: in_force

Any manufacturer, warrantor, dealer or recreational vehicle dealer who has been damaged by reason of a violation of a provision of this chapter may bring an action to enjoin a person from acting as a dealer without being properly licensed, from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter, and to recover any damages arising from that violation of any part of this chapter. The injunction must be issued without bond. A single act in violation of the provisions of this chapter is sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or under the Maine Revised Statutes is prima facie evidence against that person subject to the conditions set forth in the federal antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16. Each party is responsible for its own attorney's fees and court costs. Neither party has a claim on such expenses from the other party. [PL 2009, c. 562, §29 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 3414 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 610 / Section 3414
10 §3414. Index
Status: in_force

A municipal clerk shall, at the expense of the municipality, provide a book or card filing system to be called the hospital lien docket in which, upon the filing of a lien claim under this chapter, the clerk shall enter the name of the injured person, the name of the person, firm or corporation alleged to be liable for the injuries, the date of the accident and the name of the hospital or other institution making the claim. The clerk shall make a proper index of the same in the name of the injured person and the clerk is entitled to be paid a fee of $5 by the lien claimant for that filing, which must be prepaid. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §83 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1100-NN — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1100-NN
10 §1100-NN. Review of funding needs
Status: in_force

The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs, in consultation with the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over financial services matters, may report out legislation to address any funding needs of the program. [PL 2025, c. 494, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1342 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 210-A / Section 1342
10 §1342. Notice of termination
Status: in_force

Unless a contract between a sales representative and a principal provides otherwise, a party terminating the contract must give the other party 14 days' written notice of the termination. [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1341 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 210-A / Section 1341
10 §1341. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).]

1. Commissions. "Commissions" means compensation accruing to a sales representative for payment by a principal, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage of the amount of orders or sales. [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).]

2. Principal. "Principal" means a person, partnership, corporation or other business entity that does not have a permanent or fixed place of business in this State and that: A. Manufactures, produces, imports or distributes a product for wholesale; [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] B. Contracts with sales representatives to solicit orders for the product; and [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] C. Compensates the sales representative, in whole or in part, by commission. [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).]

3. Sales representative. "Sales representative" means a person who: A. Contracts with a principal to solicit orders for the purchase at wholesale of the principal's product; [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] B. Is compensated, in whole or in part, by commission; and [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] C. Does not place orders or purchase for that person's own account or for resale. [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 296 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1680 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 308 / Section 1680
10 §1680. Private right of action
Status: in_force

A retailer, wholesaler or refiner who is injured as a result of a violation of Title 5, section 207 or section 1676 may maintain a civil action in Superior Court against the violator for damages and equitable relief. In any action, the Superior Court shall enter a temporary, preliminary or permanent injunction to restrain further violations or threatened violations of section 1676 , regardless of whether the complaining party has an adequate remedy in damages. If the complaining party prevails in any action, the party is entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, including expert witness fees. [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 8006 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8006
10 §8006. Licensees not in compliance with court order of support and other court orders; enforcement of parental support obligations and suspensions
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Board" means any bureau, board or commission listed in section 8001 or 8001‑A , other licensors that are affiliated with or are a part of the department and the Board of Overseers of the Bar. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. V, §1 (NEW).] B. "Compliance with a support order" means that the support obligor has obtained or maintained health insurance coverage if required by a support order and is: (1) No more than 60 days in arrears in making any of the following payments: (a) Payments in full for current support; (b) Periodic payments on a support arrearage pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services; and (c) Periodic payments as set forth in a support order; and (2) No more than 30 days in arrears in making payments as described in subparagraph (1) if the obligor has been in arrears for more than 30 days in making payments as described in subparagraph (1) at least 2 times within the past 24 months. [PL 2003, c. 396, §1 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] C. "Support order" means a judgment, decree or order, whether temporary, final or subject to modification, issued by a court or an administrative agency of competent jurisdiction for the support and maintenance of a child, including a child who has attained the age of majority under the law of the issuing state, or a child and the parent with whom the child is living, that provides for monetary support, health care, arrearages or reimbursement and may include related costs and fees, interest and penalties, income withholding, attorney's fees and other relief. [PL 2003, c. 396, §1 (RPR).] D. "Court-ordered suspension" means a suspension by a court of the right of a licensee to hold a professional license based on the contempt procedures pursuant to Title 14, sections 3141 and 3142 . [PL 2003, c. 193, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 193, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 396, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]

2. Noncompliance with a support order. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or an existing licensee regulated by a board who is not in compliance with a support order is subject to the requirements of Title 19‑A, section 2201 . [PL 2003, c. 396, §2 (AMD).]

3. Court-ordered suspension. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or an existing licensee regulated by a board who has not paid a court-ordered fine, court-appointed attorney's fees or court-ordered restitution is subject to court suspension of all licenses as provided in Title 14, sections 3141 and 3142 . [PL 2003, c. 193, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 948 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-C / Section 948
10 §948. Administration of fund
Status: in_force

1. Administration of fund. The Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System shall administer the fund. The board may utilize the assets of the fund to carry out and effectuate the purposes, duties and responsibilities of this chapter, including, but not limited to: A. Taking actions in partnership with private enterprise, the Federal Government and private and public research institutions to: (1) Invest in applied research and development in the target areas within the University of Maine System; and (2) Support the development of private enterprise based upon research and development performed within the University of Maine System; [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] B. Receiving money from any public or private source to augment state contributions to the fund; [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] C. Approving an annual budget for the fund and investing and expending money from within the fund; [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] D. Contracting with public entities as necessary to further the directives of this section; [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] E. Carrying forward any unexpended state appropriations into succeeding fiscal years; [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] F. Providing an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1st of each regular session of the Legislature setting forth: (1) The operations of the fund during the fiscal year; (2) The assets and liabilities of the fund at the end of its most recent fiscal year; (3) The annual measurable goals and objectives of the fund, as established by the board, and an assessment of the achievement of those goals and objectives. The goals and objectives must include, but may not be limited to, education, research and development; and (4) A summary of the research and development projects that have been funded pursuant to paragraph H , including any external funding sources that have been leveraged as a result of these awards; [PL 2011, c. 698, §1 (AMD).] G. Protecting all intellectual property in accordance with the "University of Maine System Statement of Policy Governing Patents and Copyrights," including, but not limited to, proprietary information contained in proposals, grants, contracts or other legal agreements. Publication of information may be reasonably delayed until appropriate measures have been taken to protect the intellectual property; and [PL 2011, c. 698, §2 (AMD).] H. Apportioning a minimum percentage of the annual disbursements from the fund among the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Maine Maritime Academy to support research and development as follows: beginning July 1, 2013 a minimum of 2.5% and beginning July 1, 2015 a minimum of 3%. [PL 2013, c. 225, §2 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 225, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 9081 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9081
10 §9081. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]

1. Manufactured home. "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that is 8 body feet or more in width and is 32 body feet or more in length and that is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §27 (AMD).]

2. Manufactured housing community. "Manufactured housing community" means a parcel or adjoining parcel of land, under single ownership, that has been planned and improved for the placement of 3 or more manufactured homes, but does not include a construction camp. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §28 (AMD).]

3. Sanitarian. [PL 1991, c. 391, §8 (RP).]
10 M.R.S. § 1671 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 308 / Section 1671
10 §1671. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Petroleum Market Share Act." [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3254 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3254
10 §3254. Inaccuracy does not void lien if reasonably certain
Status: in_force

An inaccuracy in the statement under section 3253 relating to the property, if the property can be reasonably recognized, or in stating the amount due for labor, materials or services does not invalidate the proceedings, unless it appears that the person making it willfully claims more than the person's due. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §69 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1204-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205 / Section 1204-A
10 §1204-A. Unlawful practices
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person engaged in the distribution or sale of merchandise of general use or consumption to sell such merchandise at less than the cost thereof to such vendor with the purpose or intent to injure competitors or destroy competition. Any merchandise offered for sale at a price below cost shall be prominently displayed in the outlet offering the same in sufficient quantities to meet the usual and reasonable expected demand therefor. [PL 1965, c. 305 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1542 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 302 / Section 1542
10 §1542. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]

1. Improper means. "Improper means" means theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of duty to maintain secrecy or espionage through electronic or other means. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]

2. Misappropriation. "Misappropriation" means: A. Acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means; or [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] B. Disclosure or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied consent by a person who: (1) Used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret; (2) At the time of disclosure or use, knew or had reason to know that the person's knowledge of the trade secret was: (i) Derived from or through a person who had utilized improper means to acquire it; (ii) Acquired under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or (iii) Derived from or through a person who owed a duty to the person seeking relief to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or (3) Before a material change of the person's position, knew or had reason to know that it was a trade secret and that knowledge of it had been acquired by accident or mistake. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §§43, 44 (COR).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §§43, 44 (COR).]

3. Person. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency or any other legal or commercial entity. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]

4. Trade secret. "Trade secret" means information, including, but not limited to, a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process, that: A. Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] B. Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9006-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9006-B
10 §9006-B. Formaldehyde emissions; disclosure
Status: in_force

In addition to requiring that the "Health Notice on Formaldehyde Emissions" set out in 24 Code of Federal Regulations 53280.309 be prominently displayed in each manufactured housing unit sold in the State and provided as part of the Manufactured Home Consumer Manual provided to each purchaser of a new manufactured housing unit, the board shall require that a copy of that notice be provided to a purchaser of a new manufactured housing unit at the time of execution of the purchase and sales agreement, and that each purchaser sign a certification, provided at the bottom of that notice, that the purchaser has read and understood the contents of the notice before signing the purchase and sales agreement. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1102-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 201 / Section 1102-A
10 §1102-A. Acquisition of assets of person engaged in commerce which tends to create a monopoly
Status: in_force

No person engaged in commerce in this State may acquire, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the stock or other share capital, or the whole of any part of the assets of another person also engaged in commerce in this State, where in any line of commerce or any activity affecting commerce in any section of this State, the effect of the acquisition or use of that share capital, or the acquisition of those assets, may be substantially to lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]

This section does not apply to persons purchasing these stocks solely for investment and not using the same by voting or otherwise to bring about, or in attempting to bring about, the substantial lessening of competition, nor may anything contained in this section prevent a corporation from causing the formation of subsidiary corporations for the actual carrying on of their immediate lawful business, or the natural and legitimate branches or extensions thereof, or from owning and holding all or a part of the stock of those subsidiary corporations, if the effect of that formation is not to substantially lessen competition. [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]

This section does not apply to the acquisition of stock, share capital or assets of a public utility when the acquisition has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission. [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]

Any financial institution subject to the provisions of Title 9‑B is exempt from this section. [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1391 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212-B / Section 1391
10 §1391. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]

1. Administrator. [PL 2009, c. 572, §1 (RP).]

2. Consumer. "Consumer" means an individual who uses, purchases, acquires, attempts to purchase or acquire or is offered or furnished goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes. [PL 2009, c. 572, §2 (AMD).]

3. Consumer arbitration. "Consumer arbitration" means binding arbitration under a consumer arbitration agreement in which a party to the arbitration is a consumer. [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]

4. Consumer arbitration agreement. "Consumer arbitration agreement" means a standard contract with a consumer concerning the use of, purchase of, acquisition of, attempt to purchase or acquire, offer of or furnishing of goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes. [PL 2009, c. 572, §3 (AMD).]

4-A. Financial interest. "Financial interest" means holding a position in a business as an officer, director, trustee, member or partner or any position in management or ownership of more than 5% interest in the business. [PL 2009, c. 572, §4 (NEW).]

5. Provider. "Provider" means a person that provides consumer arbitration or services related to consumer arbitration. [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3854 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 627 / Section 3854
10 §3854. Particulars; verification
Status: in_force

The plaintiff shall annex to the complaint a just, true and particular account of the demand claimed to be due to the plaintiff with all just credits, the names of the persons personally liable to the plaintiff and names of the owners of the vessel if known to the plaintiff. It must be verified by the oath of one plaintiff, or of some person on the plaintiff's behalf, that the amount claimed in the account is justly due from the person named in the complaint and account as owing it, and that the plaintiff believes that by the law of the State the plaintiff has a lien on the vessel for the whole or a part of the vessel. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §95 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1661-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 307 / Section 1661-A
10 §1661-A. Gasoline stations to provide services for drivers who have disabilities
Status: in_force

Every full-service gasoline station offering self-service pumping at a lesser cost shall require an attendant employed by the station to dispense gasoline to any motor vehicle properly displaying a placard or special designating plates issued under Title 29‑A, section 521 when the person to whom the placard or plates have been issued is the operator of the vehicle, the service is requested, the operator has a driver's license designated with a code S, restricted to special equipment, and an adult without a disability is not in the motor vehicle. [PL 2021, c. 348, §15 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1661 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 307 / Section 1661
10 §1661. Deception as to price prohibited
Status: in_force

Every retail dealer in internal combustion engine fuel advertising the price of such engine fuel on any sign shall include in the price shown on such sign all taxes imposed with respect to the manufacture or sale of the motor fuel offered for sale, and every such sign shall either contain a statement of the taxes included in said price, or, without specifying the amount thereof, shall state that such taxes are included in said price. All figures, including fractions, upon said signs, other than figures and fractions used in any price computing mechanism constituting a part of any pump or dispensing device, shall be of the same size.