28-A M.R.S. § 1056 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 43 / Section 1056
28-A §1056. Authorized take-out and delivery sales of liquor; repeal
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Approved cocktail" means a beverage prepared by combining spirits or wine with spirits, wine or a nonalcoholic liquid or liquids and that: (1) Is prepared on the day of sale by a qualified on-premises retailer's or qualified distillery's employee who is at least 21 years of age or by an employee who is between 17 and 20 years of age and who is in the presence of another employee who is at least 21 years of age and is serving in a supervisory capacity; (2) Contains no more than 4 1/2 ounces of spirits; and (3) Is sealed in an approved container. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] B. "Approved container" means a tamper-evident container that: (1) Is rigid, is not made of paper or polystyrene foam, has not previously been used to contain beverages and has a secured lid or cap that does not contain any holes or opening including any hole or opening through which a straw may be inserted or the contents of the container may be sipped; (2) Is sealed in a manner that makes opening the container or tampering with the contents of the container easily detectable; and (3) Has an affixed label that identifies the name and license number of the qualified on-premises retailer or qualified distillery that prepared and sold the approved cocktail, the date on which the approved cocktail was prepared and sealed in the approved container and the ingredients of the approved cocktail. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] C. "Food order" means an order of a full meal as defined in section 2, subsection 11‑E or an order of a cold or hot meal including but not limited to a sandwich, salad, hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, pizza or other food item that customarily appears on a restaurant menu. "Food order" does not include an order consisting solely of a prepackaged snack food or foods such as popcorn, chips or pretzels. [PL 2023, c. 34, §1 (AMD).] D. "Original container" means, with respect to a wine or malt liquor product, the container in which the wine or malt liquor product was sealed when the qualified on-premises retailer obtained the wine or malt liquor product from an in-state manufacturer or a wholesale licensee. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] E. "Qualified distillery" means a distillery or a small distillery licensed under section 1355‑A that: (1) Serves samples of its products to the public for on-premises consumption under section 1355‑A, subsection 2, paragraph A , B , E or F or sells its products to the public for off-premises consumption under section 1355‑A, subsection 2, paragraph C , D or G ; and (2) Has notified the bureau in accordance with subsection 2 of its intention to sell approved cocktails for off-premises consumption. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] F. "Qualified on-premises retailer" means an establishment that possesses a license to sell spirits, wine or malt liquor for on-premises consumption under this chapter and has notified the bureau in accordance with subsection 2 of its intention to sell approved cocktails, wine or malt liquor for off-premises consumption. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 34, §1 (AMD).]

2. Authorized take-out and delivery sales of liquor for off-premises consumption. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a qualified on-premises retailer or a qualified distillery may sell liquor for off-premises consumption only under the following conditions. A. Prior to engaging in sales of liquor for off-premises consumption, a qualified on-premises retailer or qualified distillery shall notify the bureau of its intention to sell approved cocktails, wine or malt liquor for off-premises consumption on a form prepared and approved by the bureau. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] B. Liquor sold by a qualified on-premises retailer for off-premises consumption must be accompanied by a food order. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] C. A qualified on-premises retailer may sell for off-premises consumption only the type or types of liquor that it is authorized to sell for on-premises consumption pursuant to its license issued under this chapter. (1) If the qualified on-premises retailer is licensed under this chapter to sell wine for on-premises consumption, it may sell wine for off-premises consumption in an approved container, in an original container or as an ingredient in an approved cocktail. An approved cocktail sold by a qualified on-premises retailer under this subparagraph may not contain spirits unless the qualified on-premises retailer is also licensed to sell spirits for on-premises consumption under this chapter. (2) If the qualified on-premises retailer is licensed under this chapter to sell malt liquor for on-premises consumption, it may sell malt liquor for off-premises consumption in an approved container or an original container. (3) If the qualified on-premises retailer is licensed under this chapter to sell spirits for on-premises consumption, it may sell spirits for off-premises consumption only as an ingredient of an approved cocktail. An approved cocktail sold by a qualified on-premises retailer under this subparagraph may not contain wine unless the qualified on-premises retailer is also licensed to sell wine for on-premises consumption. [PL 2023, c. 34, §§2, 3 (AMD).] D. Except as provided in section 1355‑A , a qualified distillery may sell spirits for off-premises consumption only as an ingredient of an approved cocktail. An approved cocktail sold by a qualified distillery under this paragraph may not contain wine or spirits not manufactured by the qualified distillery unless the qualified distillery purchased the wine or spirits from an agency liquor store licensed as a reselling agent. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] E. Liquor sold for off-premises consumption must be accompanied by a sales receipt with a time stamp that indicates the time of purchase. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] F. Liquor sold for off-premises consumption may be delivered by the qualified on-premises retailer or the qualified distillery or by an employee of the qualified on-premises retailer or the qualified distillery to a customer at the licensed premises or at a remote location only in accordance with this paragraph. (1) Liquor may not be delivered to a customer at a remote location unless the individual making the delivery is at least 21 years of age. (2) Liquor may not be delivered to a visibly intoxicated person. (3) Liquor may not be delivered unless the individual making the delivery verifies, by means of reliable photographic identification containing the person's name and date of birth, that the person to whom the delivery is made is not a minor. [PL 2021, c. 3, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 34, §§2, 3 (AMD).]

3. Repeal. [PL 2023, c. 34, §4 (RP).]
28-B M.R.S. § 206 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 206
28-B §206. Denial of license
Status: in_force

1. Denial for good cause. The office, for good cause, may deny an application for an initial license, a license renewal, a transfer of ownership interests or a relocation of licensed premises. Denial of an application by the office pursuant to this section constitutes a final agency action as defined in Title 5, section 8002, subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).]

2. Good cause defined. As used in this section, "good cause" means a finding by the office that: A. An applicant or licensee has violated, does not meet or has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or any other applicable state or local law, rule or regulation; or [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).] B. An applicant or licensee has failed to comply with any special terms, consent decree or conditions placed upon the previously issued license pursuant to an order of the office; the municipality in which the licensed premises are located; the town or plantation in the unorganized and deorganized areas in which the licensed premises are located; in the case of a township in the unorganized and deorganized areas in which the licensed premises are located, the county commissioners of the county in which the township is located; or, in the case of a cannabis establishment located in the unorganized and deorganized areas, the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).]

3. Notification of denial and right to appeal. Upon the office's determination to deny a license application, the office shall notify the applicant in writing of the denial, the basis for the denial and the applicant's right to appeal the denial to the Superior Court in accordance with Rule 80C of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2228 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 2228
28-A §2228. Recovery of liquor and damages upon final judgment
Status: in_force

Final judgment in proceedings under this chapter shall be in all cases a bar to any civil action for the recovery of any liquors seized or of their value, or for damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of the seizure and detention. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2223 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 2223
28-A §2223. Dumping of evidence; prima facie evidence
Status: in_force

1. Destruction of liquor is prima facie evidence that liquor was intended for illegal sale. The pouring out or other destruction of fluids by any person on or about the premises which are about to be or are being searched, for the purpose of preventing the seizure of those fluids by officers authorized to make the search and seizure, is prima facie evidence that the fluids poured out or destroyed were liquor intended for illegal sale. [PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RPR).]

2. Penalties. Any person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. [PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RPR).]

3. Destruction of liquor is prima facie evidence that liquor was intended for illegal sale. [PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]

4. Penalties. [PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]

5. Notice is prima facie evidence that person is a common seller and premises are a common nuisance. [PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1401 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 55 / Section 1401
28-A §1401. Wholesale licenses
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the in-state sale and distribution of malt liquor and wine at wholesale. [PL 2021, c. 658, §234 (AMD).]

2. Fees. Except as provided in subsection 4 , the fee for a wholesale license is: A. Six hundred dollars for the principal place of business; and [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. Six hundred dollars for each additional warehouse maintained by the wholesale licensee, but not located at the principal place of business. [PL 1987, c. 342, §109 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 342, §109 (AMD).]

3. Term of wholesale license. Except as provided in subsection 4 , a wholesale license is effective for one year from the date of issuance. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

4. Temporary permits. The bureau may issue special permits, upon application in writing, for the temporary storage of malt liquor or wine under terms and upon conditions prescribed by the bureau. [PL 1997, c. 373, §123 (AMD).]

5. Qualifications. The bureau may not issue a wholesale license to an applicant unless: A. If the applicant is a person, the applicant has been a resident of the State for at least 6 months; or [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. If the applicant is a corporation, the applicant has conducted business in this State for at least 6 months. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 373, §123 (AMD).]

6. License transferrable to other premises. A wholesale license may be transferred from the premises in the town originally specified to premises in another town. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

7. Warehouses and sales representatives. A wholesale licensee shall maintain a warehouse or warehouses within the State and employ one or more sales representatives, licensed under chapter 59 , for the purpose of soliciting orders. For the purposes of this subsection, "sales representative" means an employee of a wholesale licensee whose primary duty is soliciting orders from or making sales to retail licensees. [PL 2015, c. 387, §1 (AMD).]

8. Franchise or agreement with certificate of approval holder. A wholesale licensee shall operate under a franchise or agreement for the resale of malt liquor or wine within an allocated territory by a certificate of approval holder. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

9. Sales to licensees only. A licensee under this section may sell or distribute malt liquor and wine only to persons licensed for the retail sale of malt liquor and wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption in accordance with this Title. [PL 2021, c. 658, §235 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 802-A — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 802-A
28-B §802-A. Administrative or monetary penalties; appeals
Status: in_force

1. Penalties. The office, in accordance with this section, on its own initiative or on complaint and after investigation, notification and the opportunity for a public hearing, may, by written order: A. Impose an administrative penalty in accordance with this section for a license violation; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] B. Seize and destroy cannabis or cannabis products; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] C. Suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter for a license violation. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] For a first violation of any minor license violation as defined in subsection 2, paragraph C or for a first violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the office may only provide technical assistance to the licensee and may not impose a penalty, suspend or revoke a license or seize and destroy cannabis or cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

2. License violation types. The following license violation types are established. A. "Major license violation affecting public safety" means an intentional or knowing violation that imminently jeopardizes public health and safety or conduct that indicates a willful or reckless disregard for public health and safety. "Major license violation affecting public safety" is limited to: (1) Intentionally or recklessly selling cannabis or cannabis products containing any scheduled drug as defined in Title 17‑A, section 1101, subsection 11 , except for any compounds naturally occurring in the cannabis plant; (2) Intentionally or recklessly using prohibited agricultural chemicals that pose a threat to public health and concealing their use from the office, other licensees or consumers; (3) Intentionally or knowingly treating or otherwise adulterating cannabis or cannabis products with a scheduled drug as defined in Title 17‑A, section 1101, subsection 11 , except for any compounds naturally occurring in the cannabis plant; (4) Intentionally or knowingly destroying, damaging, altering, removing or concealing potential evidence of a violation under this paragraph or asking or encouraging another person to do so; (5) Intentionally or knowingly purchasing cannabis plants, cannabis or cannabis products from outside the State, from a person not authorized pursuant to this chapter or from the illicit market; (6) Three or more instances of a licensee failing to have on the premises at all times during business hours an individual identification card holder who is authorized to allow and cooperate with the office requests to inspect the premises; (7) Intentionally or knowingly tampering with or interfering with mandatory testing processes, including sample collection or the auditing of test results; or (8) Other intentional or knowing egregious conduct that imminently threatens public health and safety or conduct that shows a willful or reckless disregard for public health and safety that poses an imminent risk to public health and safety. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] B. "Major license violation" means a serious violation that does not imminently jeopardize public safety. "Major license violation" is limited to: (1) Intentionally or recklessly misleading the office for the purposes of involving a person with a disqualifying drug offense in the operation of a cannabis establishment; (2) Intentionally or knowingly diverting cannabis or cannabis products to the illicit market; (3) Except as provided in paragraph A , subparagraphs (2) and (3), treating or otherwise adulterating cannabis or cannabis products with any chemical that alters the color, appearance, weight or smell of the cannabis or cannabis product or that increases its potency, toxicity or addictiveness in a manner not authorized under this chapter; (4) Selling cannabis plants, cannabis or cannabis products to a person under 21 years of age by failing to take all necessary steps to verify age; (5) Intentionally or knowingly making deliveries of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products to safe zones designated by a municipality pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 3253 ; (6) Allowing any individual under 21 years of age to engage in any cannabis-related activity; (7) Cultivating cannabis plants for adult use in an amount that is equal to or greater than 150% of the total number of cannabis plants or plant canopy the licensee is authorized to cultivate under this chapter; (8) Intentionally or knowingly misrepresenting any cannabis product to a consumer, licensee or the public, including: (a) Its contents; (b) Its testing results; or (c) Its potency; (9) Two or more instances of refusing to permit the office to inspect the licensed premises during the licensee's business hours; (10) Intentionally or knowingly destroying, damaging, altering, removing or concealing potential evidence of a violation under this paragraph or asking or encouraging another person to do so; (11) Selling or transferring cannabis plants, cannabis or cannabis products outside of the tracking system; (12) Conduct that demonstrates a pattern of willful or reckless disregard for the tracking system requirements, sales tax obligations, excise tax obligations, mandatory testing obligations or facility requirements; (13) Intentionally making false statements to the office in order to obtain or maintain a license; or (14) Any violation in paragraph C that is a knowing violation that the licensee has committed 3 or more times. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] C. "Minor license violation" means a negligent violation. "Minor license violation" is limited to: (1) Procuring or in any way aiding or assisting in procuring, furnishing, selling or delivering cannabis or cannabis products for or to a minor; (2) Cultivating more cannabis plants for adult use than the licensee is authorized to cultivate under this chapter, but less than 150% of the total number of cannabis plants or plant canopy authorized; (3) Supplying adulterated or misbranded cannabis or cannabis products; (4) Intentionally or knowingly purchasing, receiving, selling or transferring any cannabis, cannabis plant or cannabis product that was fraudulently entered into the tracking system; (5) Failing to request and obtain from the office an approval for a change in ownership or principals prior to making the change in ownership or principals; (6) Subletting any portion of the licensed premises; (7) Making representations or claims that the cannabis or cannabis product has curative or therapeutic effects; (8) Not operating in accordance with operations, cultivation or facility plans of record filed with the office; (9) Failing to have on the licensed premises at all times during business hours an individual identification card holder who is authorized to allow inspection and cooperate when the office requests to inspect the premises; (10) Allowing consumption of cannabis on the licensed premises of a cannabis establishment, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; or (11) A 2nd violation of any other requirement of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter that is not expressly listed in this subsection. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

3. Monetary penalties. The office may impose monetary penalties for a license violation of this chapter as follows: A. Not more than $2,500 for each minor license violation; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] B. Not more than $10,000 for each major license violation; or [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] C. Not more than $20,000 for each major license violation affecting public safety. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] Monetary penalties collected pursuant to this subsection must be credited to the General Fund. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

4. Notification of violation. If, after an inspection or investigation by the office or a criminal justice agency, the office identifies a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the office shall, within 5 business days of identifying the violation, provide written notification of the violation to the licensee. The licensee, within 5 days of receiving notification, shall provide the office with a plan of correction, if applicable, for the identified violation, including a time frame for correction. If, after a follow-up inspection, the office decides to impose a monetary penalty on the licensee, the office shall notify the licensee of the monetary penalty in a timely manner after the follow-up inspection. Notice under this subsection does not constitute final agency action. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

5. Suspension. The office may suspend a license in accordance with this subsection. A. The office may suspend a cannabis establishment license, for a period of up to one year, upon a finding of: (1) A major license violation affecting public safety; (2) A pattern of major license violations in a 30-month period; or (3) A violation of subsection 2, paragraph B , subparagraph (7). [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] B. A licensee whose license has been suspended pursuant to this subsection may not, for the duration of the period of suspension, engage in any activities relating to the operation of the cannabis establishment the licensee is licensed to operate, except that a cultivation facility licensee may harvest any plants currently growing but may not start any new plants. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] C. The office may allow a transfer of license for a suspended license and may allow new owners to begin some or all operations prior to the end of the suspension. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

6. Revocation. The office may revoke a license in accordance with this subsection. A. Upon a finding of any major license violation affecting public safety or upon a finding of a pattern of major license violations in a 60-month period, the office may permanently revoke the cannabis establishment license of the licensee found in violation. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] B. A licensee whose license has been revoked pursuant to this subsection shall cease all activities relating to the operation of the cannabis establishment. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] C. A license that is permanently revoked may not be transferred or renewed. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]

7. Maine Administrative Procedure Act; final agency action; appeals. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the imposition of a monetary penalty, suspension or revocation on a licensee by the office, including, but not limited to, the provision of notice and the conduct of hearings, is governed by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. A final order of the office imposing a monetary penalty on a licensee or suspension or revocation of a license is a final agency action, as defined in Title 5, section 8002, subsection 4 , and the licensee may appeal that final order to the Superior Court in accordance with Rule 80C of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §134 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1462 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 57 / Section 1462
28-A §1462. No waiver; good faith settlements
Status: in_force

No certificate of approval holder may require any wholesale licensee to waive compliance with any provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter limits or prohibits good faith settlements of disputes voluntarily entered into between the parties. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2203 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 2203
28-A §2203. Evidence of illegal sale; allegation of prior conviction
Status: in_force

1. Evidence of illegal sale. Whenever an illegal sale is alleged and a delivery proved, the delivery is sufficient evidence of sale and it is not necessary to prove a payment. [PL 2015, c. 342, §125 (RPR).]

2. Former conviction. In actions, complaints, indictments or other proceedings for a violation of this Title, other than for a first offense, it is not necessary to set forth particularly the record of a former conviction, but it is sufficient to allege briefly that the person has been convicted of a violation of a particular provision. [PL 1987, c. 342, §125 (RPR).]

3. Prosecution of bond when municipality interested. [PL 1987, c. 342, §125 (RP).]

4. Enforcement by municipality. [PL 1987, c. 342, §125 (RP).]

5. Former conviction. [PL 1987, c. 342, §125 (RP).]

6. Amendment of allegation and process. [PL 1987, c. 342, §125 (RP).]
28-B M.R.S. § 606 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 606
28-B §606. Coordination with testing program and rules for cannabis and cannabis products for medical use
Status: in_force

In adopting rules and regulating the testing of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products under this subchapter, the office shall ensure that, when necessary and practicable, the regulation of the testing of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products under this subchapter is consistent with the regulation of the testing of cannabis and cannabis products for medical use under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §121 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1207 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 45 / Section 1207
28-A §1207. Taste testing of malt liquor
Status: in_force

1. Taste testing on off-premises retail licensee's premises. Subject to the conditions in subsections 2 and 2‑A , the bureau may authorize an off‑premises retail licensee stocking at least 100 different labels of malt liquor to conduct taste testing of malt liquor on that licensee's premises. Except as provided in section 1206 , an off-premises retail licensee may not allow any other consumption of liquor on the off‑premises retail licensee's premises. [PL 2021, c. 658, §220 (AMD).]

2. Conditions for conducting taste-testing events. The conditions under this subsection apply to taste-testing events under this section. A. Malt liquor may not be served to persons who have not yet attained 21 years of age. [PL 2009, c. 459, §4 (NEW).] B. A person may not be served more than a total of 12 ounces of malt liquor having an alcohol content of 6% or less; for malt liquor having an alcohol content greater than 6% but less than 12%, a person may not be served more than a total of 6 ounces; and, for malt liquor having an alcohol content of 12% or greater, a person may not be served more than a total of 3 ounces. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] C. A person may not be charged a fee for any malt liquor served as part of a taste-testing event. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] D. A person may not be served who is visibly intoxicated. [PL 2009, c. 459, §4 (NEW).] E. A taste‑testing event must be limited to a designated area. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] F. A taste‑testing event must be conducted within the hours of retail sale established in this Title. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] G. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (RP).] H. The retail licensee may conduct an unlimited number of taste‑testing events per month. If the retail licensee complies with the applicable requirements of sections 460 and 1205 , the retail licensee may offer spirits and wine for tasting at the same time as malt liquor. [PL 2021, c. 131, §3 (AMD).] I. A taste‑testing event is not allowed in any municipality where on-premises and off-premises sales are not allowed pursuant to chapter 5 . [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] J. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (RP).] K. [PL 2023, c. 349, §5 (RP).] K-1. Malt liquor served at a taste‑testing event must be: (1) Purchased by the retail licensee from a wholesale licensee; (2) Purchased, at the retail price, by a licensed sales representative participating in the taste-testing event from existing stock available for purchase at the retail licensee's premises; or (3) Provided by a licensed sales representative participating in the taste-testing event or by a manufacturer licensed under section 1355‑A participating in the taste-testing event and purchased in the State at the retail price. A record of a transaction under this subparagraph must be maintained and made available to the bureau. After the taste-testing event is concluded, the licensed sales representative or manufacturer shall remove all products supplied for the taste-testing event from the licensee's premises. [PL 2023, c. 349, §6 (NEW).] L. Prior to a taste-testing event, the retail licensee shall post prominently at the entrance to the store a sign that announces the date and time of the event. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §44 (AMD).] M. An off‑premises retail licensee, with prior approval from the bureau, may conduct an invitation-only taste-testing event at the off‑premises retail licensee's premises in place of or to coincide with a taste-testing event that is open to the public. A taste-testing event that is exclusively invitation only is not subject to the posting requirement in paragraph L . [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (AMD).] N. Malt liquor may be poured for the taste-testing event only by the owner or an employee of the off-premises retail licensee, by a sales representative licensed under section 1502 or, if the manufacturer of the malt liquor being poured is licensed under section 1355‑A , by the manufacturer or an employee of the manufacturer. [PL 2021, c. 658, §221 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 349, §§5, 6 (AMD).]

2-A. Written permission from the bureau. An off‑premises retail licensee must obtain the written permission of the bureau before conducting a taste‑testing event using the following procedure. A. The retail licensee shall request authority to conduct a taste‑testing event using forms prescribed by the bureau. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (NEW).] B. The retail licensee may submit a separate form for each taste‑testing event or a single form listing some or all of the taste‑testing events the retail licensee requests authority to conduct in a calendar month under this section, section 460 and section 1205 . [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (NEW).] C. The request must indicate the date and time for each taste‑testing event and the liquor product or products that will be offered at each event. [PL 2019, c. 79, §3 (NEW).] D. [PL 2021, c. 658, §222 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §222 (AMD).]

3. Rules. The bureau may adopt rules 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 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §28 (AMD).] Revisor's Note: §1207. Dual liquor license (As enacted by PL 2009, c. 438, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 28-A, SECTION 1208)
28-A M.R.S. § 1209 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 45 / Section 1209
28-A §1209. Sale of privately held wine by auction
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 1201 , chapter 55 or chapter 57 , this section governs wine auctions. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Auction permittee" means a person licensed under Title 32, section 285 who is issued a permit pursuant to this section. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] B. "Fine and rare wine" means a wine that is not available for purchase in this State through a licensed retailer or wholesaler. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] C. "Privately held wine" means fine and rare wine owned for consumption or investment purposes by a person who is not licensed as a liquor manufacturer, retailer, distributor or wholesaler in any state or by the Federal Government. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] D. "Wine auction" means an event at which an auction permittee auctions privately held wine owned by or consigned to the auction permittee. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

2. Wine auctions. A wine auction may be held by an auction permittee only in accordance with this section. A person legally owning privately held wine may sell or commission for sale the privately held wine to an auction permittee by means of an auction pursuant to this section. Privately held wine may not be auctioned under this section to a person who holds a license under this subpart or subpart 3 . [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

3. Permit; fee. Subject to the conditions in subsection 4 , the bureau may issue a permit to conduct a wine auction to a person licensed under Title 32, section 285 who applies for a wine auction permit. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection is valid for the length of the auction, which may not exceed 2 days. The permit fee for a wine auction is $250. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

4. Conditions. The following conditions apply to a wine auction and a wine auction permit under this section. A. The auction permittee shall submit to the bureau an inventory of the privately held wine to be sold at the auction on a form determined by the bureau. The inventory form must include the owner of the privately held wine and identifying information as to where the privately held wine was purchased by the owner. For the purposes of subsection 1, paragraph B , wine is considered fine and rare wine if it is not available for purchase in this State through a licensed retailer or wholesaler at the time the inventory is submitted to the bureau. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] B. The auction permittee shall notify the bureau at least 30 days prior to the auction of the address, date and time scheduled for the wine auction. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] C. The auction permittee shall obtain written verification of the identity of each successful bidder who purchases privately held wine at the wine auction. The information must include, at a minimum, the name and address of the person. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] D. Privately held wine sold at the wine auction may not be opened or consumed on the premises of the wine auction. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] E. The auction permittee shall notify the bureau of each sale of privately held wine at the wine auction. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] F. The privately held wine to be sold at auction may not be stored on the premises where the wine auction is conducted except while the wine auction is being conducted. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] G. The auction permittee shall ensure that each recipient of privately held wine sold at the wine auction is 21 years of age or older. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] H. The auction permittee shall ensure that each bottle of privately held wine sold at the wine auction has a permanently affixed label stating that the wine is privately held wine. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

5. Excise tax; sales tax. An auction permittee shall comply with the provisions of chapter 65 and Title 36, Part 3 including all requirements relating to the collection, reporting and remittance of the excise and sales and use taxes of the State on sales of privately held wine sold at a wine auction. The bureau may refuse to issue a wine auction permit to an auction permittee who has violated this subsection. [PL 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]

6. Beverage container deposit. A container of privately held wine auctioned under this section must comply with the provisions of Title 38, chapter 33 . [PL 2021, c. 658, §225 (AMD).]

7. Rules. The bureau shall adopt rules 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 2015, c. 366, §1 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1460 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 57 / Section 1460
28-A §1460. Retaliatory action prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Retaliatory action prohibited. A certificate of approval holder may not take retaliatory action against a wholesale licensee who files or indicates an intention to file a complaint of alleged violation of state or federal law or regulation by the certificate of approval holder with the appropriate state or federal regulatory authority. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

2. Retaliatory action described. Retaliatory action includes, but is not limited to: A. Refusal without good cause to continue the agreement; or [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. A material reduction in the quality of service or quantity of products available to the wholesale licensee under the agreement. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 8 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 8
28-A §8. Entrances from premises
Status: in_force

The bureau may grant written permission to a licensee to maintain entrances, doorways or other apertures leading directly from the licensed premises. [PL 1997, c. 373, §24 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1076 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 43 / Section 1076
28-A §1076. Qualified catering services
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of licenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to qualified catering services as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph P . A. "Premises," as used in this section, means the premises where the qualified catering service is selling and serving liquor, either its principal place of business or the premises where the event being catered is held. [PL 1987, c. 342, §97 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (AMD).]

2. Compliance with local option decisions. The bureau may license only those qualified catering services whose principal places of business are located in municipalities that have previously voted affirmatively on questions pertaining to on-premises sales as provided in chapter 5 or whose principal places of business are located in unincorporated places in which on-premises sales are authorized as provided in chapter 5 . A. Every event catered by the qualified catering service must also be located in a municipality that has previously voted affirmatively on questions pertaining to on-premises sales as provided in chapter 5 or in an unincorporated place in which on-premises sales have been authorized as provided in chapter 5 . [PL 2021, c. 658, §200 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §200 (AMD).]

3. Income from sale of food requirement. [PL 2023, c. 44, §29 (RP).]

3-A. Income from sale of food requirement. At least 10% of the gross annual income must be from the sale of food for both year-round and part-time qualified catering services. For purposes of this section, "year-round" means operated for more than 6 months in a year. [PL 2023, c. 44, §30 (NEW).]

4. Bureau to determine whether new applicant would probably meet sale of food requirement. The bureau may not issue an initial license to a qualified catering service unless it determines that the applicant would probably meet the requirement of subsection 3‑A . [PL 2023, c. 44, §31 (AMD).]

5. Proof of compliance with sale of food requirement for license renewal. The bureau may not renew a qualified catering service's license unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business met the requirement of subsection 3‑A . If the bureau determines that the licensee has not satisfied the requirement of subsection 3‑A , it may renew the license for only one year, during which the licensee must meet the requirement of subsection 3‑A to be eligible for further license renewal. [PL 2023, c. 44, §32 (AMD).]

6. Income from vending machines not included. [PL 2021, c. 658, §204 (RP).]

7. Provision of liquor at places other than principal place of business. Licensed qualified catering services that would like to provide the service of liquor at locations other than their principal places of business shall file an application with the bureau at least 24 hours in advance of any function or event at which liquor is to be sold or served. Application must be made on a form provided by the bureau and must contain the following: A. Date, time and approximate duration; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. Location; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] C. Name and address of the person or persons, firm or corporation making arrangements; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] D. Approval by the municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal officers of the municipality in which the catered function or event is to be held, which, notwithstanding the provisions of section 653 , may be granted without public notice. The bureau shall accept approval required under this paragraph in electronic form submitted by the applicant or directly by the municipality to the bureau; and [PL 2017, c. 260, §2 (AMD).] E. Any other information the bureau considers necessary. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 260, §2 (AMD).]

8. Ruling on application. The bureau shall approve or deny the application to provide service of liquor at a location other than the principal place of business, and shall immediately notify the applicant of its decision. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (AMD).]

9. No additional fee. The bureau may not charge a fee for provision of the service of liquor at locations other than the principal place of business in addition to the license fee paid by the qualified catering service. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (AMD).]

10. Self-sponsored event permit. The bureau may issue a self-sponsored event permit to a qualified catering service in addition to a license issued in accordance with this section. A self-sponsored event permit authorizes the licensee to serve spirits, wine and malt liquor at an event sponsored by the licensee at the facility that is the licensee’s principal place of business as a qualified catering service. The permit allows for up to 100 self-sponsored events per year under the following conditions: A. The licensee submits an application as prescribed by the bureau; [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] B. The primary business of the licensee does not involve serving liquor on a day-to-day basis at self-sponsored events; [PL 2021, c. 658, §205 (AMD).] C. The licensee notifies the bureau of a self-sponsored event a minimum of 3 business days prior to the event by first class mail, facsimile transmission, electronic mail or other method prescribed by the bureau; [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] D. The licensee provides at a self-sponsored event a diverse selection of food, primarily prepared from a complete kitchen at the licensee’s facility and served at multiple food stations or a buffet service or passed by servers or served as a plated sit-down meal. The selection of food must include more than snack foods such as potato chips, crackers, pretzels or nuts, but snack foods may be used in the preparation of a meal or as an accompaniment to a prepared meal; [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] E. If liquor is served later than 9:00 p.m. at a self-sponsored event and after the service of food described in paragraph D is complete, the licensee continues to offer food, which may be lighter than a buffet service or a sit-down meal, such as sandwiches and pizza; [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] F. Self-sponsored events are public or private events requiring an admission fee for the service of food and beverages by the licensee that may include visual or participatory entertainment provided by the licensee in accordance with the laws and rules governing this Title; and [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] G. Self-sponsored events do not exceed 7 hours. [PL 2009, c. 530, §1 (NEW).] The license fee for a self-sponsored event permit is $700 annually. Renewal of a permit under this subsection must coincide with renewal of the license issued in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, c. 658, §205 (AMD).]

11. Provision of liquor at wineries, small wineries, breweries, small breweries, distilleries or small distilleries. A qualified catering service may provide the service of liquor at a function or event on the premises of a winery, small winery, brewery, small brewery, distillery or small distillery licensed under section 1355‑A as long as the qualified catering service complies with the provisions in subsection 7 . A winery, small winery, brewery, small brewery, distillery or small distillery licensed under section 1355‑A may host on the premises a function or event under this section up to 4 times in a 7-day period. [PL 2023, c. 269, §1 (NEW).]
28-B M.R.S. § 104-C — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 104-C
28-B §104-C. Rulemaking; consultation
Status: in_force

The office may adopt rules necessary to implement, administer and enforce this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . Notwithstanding Title 5, section 8072, subsection 11 , rules provisionally adopted by the office pursuant to this chapter and submitted for legislative review may not be finally adopted by the office unless legislation authorizing final adoption is enacted into law. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]

The office shall consult with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry prior to the adoption of rules concerning the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture and testing of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products at cultivation facilities, products manufacturing facilities and testing facilities; the regulation of cannabis clones and cannabis plants; the use of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides in cultivation; the imposition of limits on the concentration of THC and other cannabinoids per serving in adult use cannabis products; odor control standards, sanitary standards, refrigeration requirements and storage and warehousing standards for licensees; and the regulation of the preparation, manufacture, testing, labeling and packaging of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]

The office shall consult with the Department of Labor prior to the adoption of rules concerning workplace, employment or other labor matters involved in the regulation of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products under this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]

The office shall consult with the Department of Public Safety prior to the adoption of rules concerning public safety or law enforcement matters involved in the regulation of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products under this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]

The office shall consult with the Department of Health and Human Services prior to the adoption of rules concerning public health matters involved in the regulation of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products under this chapter, including rules regarding testing, labeling and packaging adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 125 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 125
28-A §125. Proof of local option election or county commissioner decision
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition on licensing. Except as provided in subsection 4 , the bureau may not issue a license for the retail sale of spirits, wine or malt liquor unless the premises to be licensed are located in a municipality or unincorporated place that has voted in favor of the issuance of the type of license sought. [PL 2021, c. 137, §1 (AMD).]

2. Preliminary determination of authorized retail liquor establishments in each municipality. By December 31, 2020, the bureau shall notify each municipality in the State of the bureau's preliminary determination, based on the bureau's records of elections in that municipality on local option questions under section 123 or former Title 28, section 101 , whether licenses for each type of licensed establishment or for agency liquor stores may be issued for the sale of liquor on Sundays and on days other than Sunday in that municipality. [PL 2019, c. 672, §4 (NEW).]

3. Proof of municipal local option election. If a municipality disagrees with a preliminary determination made by the bureau under subsection 2 , the municipality may, by July 1, 2022, submit evidence of the results of an election on any local option question pursuant to section 123 or former Title 28, section 101 to refute the bureau's preliminary determination. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a municipality from conducting a local option election in accordance with this chapter at any time. [PL 2019, c. 672, §4 (NEW).]

4. Final determination of authorized retail liquor establishments in each municipality. On July 1, 2022, the bureau shall make a final determination of whether licenses for each type of licensed establishment or for agency liquor stores may be issued for the sale of liquor on Sundays and on days other than Sunday in each municipality. The bureau shall post a copy of the final determination for each municipality on its publicly accessible website. In making its final determination under this subsection, the bureau shall consider: A. The results of any local option election conducted in the relevant municipality in compliance with this chapter subsequent to the preliminary determination made by the bureau under subsection 2 ; [PL 2021, c. 137, §2 (NEW).] B. Evidence submitted by the relevant municipality under subsection 3 ; and [PL 2021, c. 137, §2 (NEW).] C. The bureau's records of local option elections in the municipality. [PL 2021, c. 137, §2 (NEW).] For purposes of paragraphs B and C, the results of any local option election conducted prior to January 1, 1977 in favor of a local option question pursuant to former Title 28, section 101 approving the issuance of licenses for the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption at any type of licensed establishment on Sundays or on days other than Sundays are deemed to be evidence that the municipality approved the issuance of licenses for the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption by all types of licensed establishments on those days unless the bureau's records demonstrate that the municipality voted to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption on those days in a subsequent local option election conducted under this chapter or under former Title 28, section 101. [PL 2021, c. 137, §2 (AMD).]

5. Effect of final determination; future local option elections. Beginning July 1, 2022, the bureau's final determination under subsection 4 governs whether the bureau may issue licenses for the sale of liquor in each municipality. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a municipality from conducting a local option election in compliance with this chapter that has the effect of authorizing or prohibiting the issuance of any or all licenses for the sale of liquor in that municipality after July 1, 2022. If a municipality conducts a local option election after July 1, 2022, the bureau shall update the information posted on its publicly accessible website to reflect the results of that local option election. [PL 2019, c. 672, §4 (NEW).]

6. Notice to county commissioners. By December 31, 2020, the bureau shall inform the county commissioners of each county in which an unincorporated place is located that proof of an affirmative decision under section 122 or former Title 28, section 103 authorizing the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of liquor is a prerequisite to issuance of such licenses in an unincorporated place and shall request that the county commissioners provide the bureau with copies of any such decisions for each unincorporated place in the county by July 1, 2022. If the county commissioners do not have a record of an affirmative decision under section 122 or former Title 28, section 103 authorizing the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of liquor in an unincorporated place, the county commissioners may, in compliance with section 122 , determine whether to authorize or refuse to authorize the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of liquor in that unincorporated place and shall provide the bureau with a record of the decision. [PL 2019, c. 672, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 123 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 123
28-A §123. Local option questions
Status: in_force

Any one or more of the following questions may be voted on in a local option election held under section 121 . Each question applies to both full-time and part-time licensed establishments. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RPR).]

1. Sale of liquor for consumption on the premises on days other than Sunday. Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises of licensed establishments on days other than Sunday? [PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]

2. Sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on days other than Sunday. Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on days other than Sunday? [PL 2021, c. 658, §61 (AMD).]

2-A. Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption off the premises on days other than Sunday. Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed off the premises of licensed establishments on days other than Sunday? [PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]

3. Sale of liquor for consumption on the premises on Sundays. Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises of licensed establishments on Sundays? [PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]

4. Sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on Sundays. Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on Sundays? [PL 2021, c. 658, §62 (AMD).]

4-A. Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption off the premises on Sundays. Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed off the premises of licensed establishments on Sundays? [PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]

5. Operation of state liquor stores and agency liquor stores on Sunday. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]

6. Sale of spirits to be consumed on the premises on Sunday. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]

7. Sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed on the premises on Sunday. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]

8. Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption on the premises on Sunday. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]

9. Operation of bottle clubs. [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2519 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 8 / Chapter 100 / Section 2519
28-A §2519. Approval of alcohol server education courses
Status: in_force

1. Approval of alcohol server education courses. The director of the bureau or director's designee shall approve alcohol server education courses for a period of 2 years that meet the criteria developed under this section. The director may renew approval provided the course meets the criteria applicable at the time of renewal. Course providers may request renewal by submitting current course material at least 60 days prior to the date of expiration. [PL 2017, c. 167, §24 (AMD).]

2. Advisory committee; appointment. The director of the bureau shall appoint the Server Education Advisory Committee consisting of 8 members, to include: A. A representative of the faculty at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. A liquor inspector; [PL 2021, c. 658, §285 (AMD).] C. A representative of the Department of the Attorney General; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] D. A representative of the Department of Health and Human Services; [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §76 (AMD).] E. A representative of the education community; [PL 1999, c. 519, §3 (AMD).] F. A representative of a statewide liquor licensee organization; [PL 2005, c. 539, §12 (AMD).] G. A representative of a statewide trial lawyers organization; and [PL 2005, c. 539, §12 (AMD).] H. A representative of the bureau. [PL 2005, c. 539, §12 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61 (REV).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §285 (AMD).]

3. Advisory committee; course criteria. The advisory committee shall determine specific criteria that an alcohol server education course must contain to receive approval. The specific criteria must be based on and include the following. A. The instructors of the program or the advisor pursuant to subsection 9 possess the relevant skills to provide instruction. [PL 2001, c. 502, §2 (AMD).] B. The course provides instruction and the development of skills in the following subject matters: (1) Identification of intoxicated individuals and minors; (2) Intervention to prevent excessive consumption of alcohol by such methods as serving food and encouraging the consumption of nonalcoholic beverages; (3) Making consumers aware of their condition and their responsibility for driving in an intoxicated condition and providing alternate transportation when available; (4) Knowledge of state laws relating to the sale and distribution of alcohol and the legal responsibilities of servers and consumers; (5) Knowledge of the effect of alcohol by volume and timing of intake in relation to an individual's weight; (6) Examination of proof of age identification and methods of detecting false or altered age identification documents; (7) Policies and practices to prevent the sale or service of alcohol to minors and visibly intoxicated individuals; and (8) The effects of alcohol on the human body, including the disease concept of substance use disorder. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).] C. Participants are evaluated before taking the course and after completion of the course. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] D. Participants who successfully complete the course and the final evaluation are awarded certificates recognizing that they have successfully completed an approved alcohol server education course. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §116 (AMD).]

3-A. Precourse evaluation waiver. After review of a course, the advisory committee may exempt that course from evaluating its participants prior to taking the course. [PL 1999, c. 519, §4 (NEW).]

4. Advisory committee; review and recommendation. [PL 2017, c. 167, §26 (RP).]

5. Fee. The fee for enrollment in a bureau alcohol server education course is $28 per participant. The fees collected must be retained by the bureau to cover the costs related to alcohol server education training. [PL 1999, c. 519, §5 (AMD).]

6. Instructor training. Each instructor providing instruction in an approved alcohol server education course shall biennially attend a seminar on the liquor laws of the State provided by an officer of the bureau. The instructor shall attend the seminar prior to teaching an approved alcohol server education course in this State. If the instructor meets the requirements of subsection 6‑A , the instructor must receive an alcohol server instructor's certificate. There is a $10 fee for the seminar to offset expenses incurred in carrying out this subsection. [PL 1999, c. 519, §6 (AMD).]

6-A. Instructor qualifications. In order to qualify for an alcohol server instructor's certificate, an instructor shall: A. Attend a seminar biennially as provided in subsection 6 ; [PL 1999, c. 519, §7 (NEW).] B. Apply for a certificate for each approved course to be instructed; and [PL 1999, c. 519, §7 (NEW).] C. Provide a letter from the administrator of the course approved by the advisory committee to train instructors acknowledging that the instructor is in good standing with the approved course. [PL 2001, c. 502, §3 (AMD).] In addition to the requirements of paragraphs A to C , an instructor seeking recertification shall conduct a minimum of 4 courses during the previous certification term for the course for which the instructor is seeking recertification. [PL 2001, c. 502, §3 (AMD).]

6-B. Suspension of certificate. The director of the bureau or director's designee may suspend or revoke an alcohol server instructor's or advisor's certificate upon the recommendation of the advisory committee. The following are grounds for an action to suspend or revoke a certificate: A. Repeated instances of failure to provide timely, accurate or legible information required by subsection 7 ; [PL 1999, c. 519, §7 (NEW).] B. Repeated instances of failure to follow the course outline or cover the course criteria that were used to gain approval; or [PL 1999, c. 519, §7 (NEW).] C. Receipt of a request to suspend or revoke a certificate from the administrator of the course approved by the advisory committee to train instructors. [PL 1999, c. 519, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 167, §27 (AMD).]

6-C. Advisor training. Each advisor, pursuant to subsection 9 , must be certified under subsection 6‑D prior to providing advisory assistance in an approved Internet-based alcohol server education course and shall biennially attend a seminar on the liquor laws of the State provided by an officer of the bureau. The fee for the seminar is the same as in subsection 6 . [PL 2001, c. 502, §5 (NEW).]

6-D. Advisor qualifications. In order to qualify for an alcohol server advisor's certificate an advisor shall: A. Attend a seminar biennially as provided in subsection 6 ; [PL 2001, c. 502, §5 (NEW).] B. Apply for a certificate for each approved course that the advisor offers services for; and [PL 2001, c. 502, §5 (NEW).] C. Provide a letter from the administrator of the course approved by the advisory committee to train advisors acknowledging that the advisor is in good standing with the approved course. [PL 2001, c. 502, §5 (NEW).] [PL 2001, c. 502, §5 (NEW).]

7. Course accountability. The director of the bureau or director's designee may appoint an employee of the bureau to monitor each alcohol server education course to ensure that the course presents proper training and meets the approved criteria. The bureau shall maintain a record of the participants who have completed an alcohol server training course. Each instructor of an approved course shall provide the bureau with the names, addresses, dates of birth and the driver's license numbers, state identification card numbers or social security numbers of students who complete the course and the date of completion. The instructors shall forward $3 to the bureau for every name submitted. The amounts collected must be retained by the bureau to cover costs related to alcohol server education training. [PL 2017, c. 167, §28 (AMD).]

8. Alcohol server education courses; approval; suspension; revocation. The director of the bureau or director's designee may refuse to issue or renew approval for an alcohol server education course. The director of the bureau or director's designee may suspend or revoke approval for an alcohol server education course upon the recommendation of the advisory committee after reviewing the report of the monitor. The following are grounds for an action to refuse to issue or renew approval or to suspend or revoke approval. A. The advisory committee finds that an alcohol server education course does not meet the criteria listed in subsection 3 or specific criteria determined by the committee. [PL 1993, c. 266, §36 (NEW).] B. The course, when presented, does not follow specific criteria determined by the advisory committee before issuance of approval. [PL 1993, c. 266, §36 (NEW).] C. The instructor of the course does not provide information or access to the monitor as required by subsection 7 . [PL 1993, c. 266, §36 (NEW).] D. Fraud or deceit is used to obtain course approval or in providing the course or issuing certificates. [PL 1993, c. 266, §36 (NEW).] A person aggrieved by a decision of the director of the bureau or director's designee to refuse to issue or renew approval or to suspend or revoke approval for an alcohol server education course may, within 30 days of receipt of that decision, appeal the decision to the District Court. [PL 2017, c. 167, §29 (AMD).]

9. Approval of Internet-based alcohol server education courses. The director of the bureau or director's designee may approve an Internet-based alcohol server education course if the course meets the criteria developed under this section. An approved Internet-based alcohol server education course must have an advisor, certified under subsection 6‑D , available to answer questions for persons using the Internet-based alcohol server education course. [PL 2017, c. 167, §30 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 101 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 101
28-B §101. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Cannabis Legalization Act." [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 2
28-A §2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Title, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

1. Agency liquor store. "Agency liquor store" means a person that is licensed by the bureau to sell spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed off the premises. [PL 2021, c. 658, §3 (AMD).]

2. Alcohol. "Alcohol" means the substance known as ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirit of wine which is commonly produced by the fermentation or distillation of grain, starch, molasses, sugar, potatoes or other substances, and includes all dilutions and mixtures of these substances. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

2-A. Alcohol bureau. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §5 (RP).]

2-B. Barrel. "Barrel" means 31 United States gallons. [PL 2019, c. 529, §1 (NEW).]

2-C. Bed and breakfast guest. "Bed and breakfast guest" means a person whose name and address are registered on a registry maintained by a bed and breakfast and who is the bona fide occupant of a room of the bed and breakfast. [PL 2021, c. 658, §4 (NEW).]

2-D. Bottle, the verb. The verb "bottle" means to package spirits, wine or malt liquor for sale in containers. [PL 2021, c. 658, §5 (NEW).]

3. Bottle club. "Bottle club" means a person operating on a regular, profit or nonprofit basis a facility for social activities in which members or guests provide their own liquor, where no liquor is sold on the bottle club premises, which maintains suitable facilities for the use of members on a regular basis or charges an admission fee to members or the general public and where members, guests or others are regularly permitted to consume liquor. As used in this definition, "regularly" includes daily, weekly or monthly, but does not include once a year or less often. A bottle club is not a public place, as defined in Title 17, section 2003‑A . A. "Bottle club premises" includes all parts of contiguous real estate occupied by the bottle club over which the bottle club owner has direct or indirect control or interest and which the bottle club owner uses in the operation of the bottle club. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

4. Bottler. "Bottler" means a person that packages spirits, wine or malt liquor for sale in containers and is not engaged in distilling, brewing, fermenting or rectifying liquor. [PL 2021, c. 658, §6 (AMD).]

5. Brewery. "Brewery" means a person that engages in the activities under either paragraph A or B , or both: A. Producing malt liquor by fermentation of malt, wholly or partially, or any substitute for malt; or [PL 2021, c. 658, §7 (NEW).] B. Producing or bottling low-alcohol spirits products consisting of malt liquor to which spirits have been added. [PL 2021, c. 658, §7 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §7 (AMD).]

6. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]

6-A. B.Y.O.B. function. "B.Y.O.B. function" means an event held by a B.Y.O.B. sponsor where: A. The general public is invited; [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] B. Admission is or is not charged; [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] C. A person brings liquor for personal consumption; [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] D. No liquor is sold; and [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] E. Entertainment is provided. [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]

6-B. B.Y.O.B. sponsor. "B.Y.O.B. sponsor" means a person who conducts or holds a B.Y.O.B. function and is not required to register as a bottle club pursuant to section 161 . [RR 2017, c. 1, §16 (COR).]

6-C. Business entity. "Business entity" means a partnership, corporation, firm, association or other legal entity. [PL 2021, c. 658, §8 (NEW).]

7. Catering. "Catering" means service of liquor with or without food by a person to groups at a prearranged function. A. "Off-premises catering" means service of liquor with or without food by a licensee to groups at prearranged functions located at a place other than the licensee's premises. [PL 2021, c. 658, §9 (AMD).] B. "On-premises catering" means service of liquor with or without food by a licensed club having the catering privilege to groups of nonmembers at prearranged functions. [PL 2021, c. 658, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §9 (AMD).]

8. Certificate of approval holder. "Certificate of approval holder" means: A. An in-state manufacturer of malt liquor, wine or spirits licensed under section 1355‑A ; [PL 2019, c. 615, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 615, §7 (AFF).] B. An out-of-state manufacturer of or out-of-state wholesaler of malt liquor or wine that has been issued a certificate of approval under section 1361 ; or [PL 2019, c. 615, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 615, §7 (AFF).] C. An out-of-state spirits supplier that has been issued a certificate of approval by the bureau under section 1381 . [PL 2019, c. 615, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 615, §7 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 615, §1 (RPR); PL 2019, c. 615, §7 (AFF).]

8-A. Chief. [PL 2003, c. 451, Pt. T, §8 (RP).]

8-B. Commission. "Commission" means the State Liquor and Lottery Commission established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 14 . [PL 1997, c. 373, §13 (NEW).]

9. Commission. [PL 1993, c. 730, §6 (RP).]

9-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §7 (AMD).]

9-B. Club member. "Club member" means a person who, whether as a charter member or admitted in accordance with the bylaws of the club, is a bona fide member of that club and who maintains membership in good standing by payment of dues in a bona fide manner in accordance with bylaws and whose name and address are entered on the list of members. A person who does not have full club privileges may not be considered a bona fide member. [PL 2021, c. 658, §10 (NEW).]

10. Corporation. "Corporation" means a corporation organized and incorporated under the laws of the State or authorized to transact business within the State. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

10-A. Director. [PL 1993, c. 730, §7 (RP).]

10-B. Dining car or passenger car. "Dining car" or "passenger car" means a railroad car in which food and liquor are served. [PL 2021, c. 658, §11 (NEW).]

11. Distillery. "Distillery" means a person that engages in the activities under either paragraph A or B , or both: A. Producing spirits by the process of distillation; or [PL 2021, c. 658, §12 (NEW).] B. Producing low-alcohol spirits products. [PL 2021, c. 658, §12 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §12 (RPR).]

11-A. Farm winery. [PL 2011, c. 629, §1 (RP).]

11-B. Fortified wine. "Fortified wine" means: A. Any liquor containing more than 15.5% alcohol by volume that is produced by the fermentation of fruit or other agricultural products containing sugar; and [PL 1999, c. 535, §1 (NEW).] B. Wine to which spirits have been added as long as the resulting liquor does not exceed 24% alcohol by volume. [PL 1999, c. 535, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 535, §1 (NEW).]

11-C. Electronic funds transfer. "Electronic funds transfer" means the use of an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution or credit union to debit or credit an account. [PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

11-D. Entertainment district. "Entertainment district" means an area that is located within a municipality that is established by ordinance of the municipal legislative body in accordance with section 221 . [PL 2019, c. 281, §1 (NEW).]

11-E. Full meal. "Full meal" means a meal consisting of a diversified selection of food that ordinarily cannot be consumed without the use of tableware and that cannot be conveniently consumed while standing or walking. [PL 2021, c. 658, §13 (NEW).]

12. Fortified wine. [PL 1993, c. 462, §1 (RP).]

12-A. Hard cider. "Hard cider" means liquor produced by fermentation of the juice of apples or pears, including, but not limited to, flavored, sparkling or carbonated cider, that contains not less than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume and not more than 8.5% alcohol by volume. [PL 2015, c. 441, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 441, §2 (AFF).]

12-B. Hotel guest. "Hotel guest" means a person whose name and address are registered on a registry maintained by a hotel and who is the bona fide occupant of a room of the hotel. [PL 2021, c. 658, §14 (NEW).]

12-C. International air terminal. "International air terminal" means a terminal in an airport served by one or more bona fide international airlines. [PL 2021, c. 658, §15 (NEW).]

12-D. International passenger in transit. "International passenger in transit" means an airline passenger who is in transit and whose point of origin or point of destination is a foreign country. [PL 2021, c. 658, §16 (NEW).]

13. Imitation liquor. "Imitation liquor" means any product containing less than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume which seeks to imitate by appearance, taste and smell liquor or which is designed to carry the impression to the purchaser that the beverage has an alcohol content. "Imitation liquor" includes, but is not limited to, products bearing the brand names "Near Beer," "Brew" or "Champaigne-0." [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

13-A. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" means any person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order, to prosecute offenders, to make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes, or to perform probation functions or who is an adult probation supervisor as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 3‑C . [PL 2013, c. 133, §23 (AMD).]

13-B. Keg. "Keg" means a container capable of holding at least 5 gallons of liquid. [PL 2019, c. 46, §1 (NEW).]

14. Licensee. "Licensee" means a person licensed by the bureau. "Licensee" includes, but is not limited to, agency liquor stores and certificate of approval holders. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §9 (AMD).]

15. Licensed establishment. "Licensed establishment" means premises to which a license for the sale of spirits, wine or malt liquor to be consumed on or off the licensed premises applies and any person or organization that is licensed to sell spirits, wine or malt liquor during the times and in the places and manners as specified in the license. The following may be licensed establishments. A. "Airline corporation" means a person operating regularly scheduled intrastate or interstate passenger air transportation. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] B. "Auditorium" means a commercially operated indoor or outdoor facility designed or used for the gathering of an audience for speeches and live performances of theater, music, dance or other performing arts that charges a fee and has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] B-1. "Bowling center" means an indoor facility that operates at least 8 regulation lanes for the purpose of conducting the game of bowling, that is open to the public and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] B-2. "Bed and breakfast" means a place that advertises itself as a bed and breakfast where the public for a fee may obtain overnight accommodations that include a sleeping room or rooms and at least one meal per day. [RR 2017, c. 1, §17 (COR).] C. "Civic auditorium" means a municipal, county or state or a quasi-municipal, quasi-county or quasi-state owned or operated auditorium or civic center. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] D. "Club" means a group of individuals incorporated and operating in a bona fide manner solely for purposes of recreational, social, patriotic or fraternal nature and not for pecuniary gain. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] D-1. "Curling center" means a facility that offers curling facilities to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2023, c. 44, §1 (AMD).] D-2. "Common consumption area" means an area designated as a common area within an entertainment district in which customers of more than one common consumption area licensee are permitted to consume spirits, wine and malt liquor sold by the common consumption area licensees. [PL 2019, c. 281, §3 (NEW).] E. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (RP).] F. [PL 1987, c. 342, §4 (RP).] F-1. "Disc golf course" means a commercially operated facility that offers disc golfing facilities to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. A disc golf course must have no fewer than 18 disc golfing holes with a total distance of no less than 5,000 feet per 18 disc golfing holes and must have a value of not less than $50,000. [PL 2023, c. 44, §2 (AMD).] G. "Golf course" means a commercially operated facility, whether publicly or privately owned, that offers golfing facilities to the public for a fee, including a regulation-size golf course of no fewer than 9 holes and an average total of not less than 1,200 yards per 9 holes, that has a value of not less than $100,000 and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2023, c. 44, §3 (AMD).] H. "Hotel" means a place where the public obtains sleeping accommodations for consideration and where food is offered for sale to the public, whether or not under one roof. Nothing in this paragraph may be held to prevent the bureau from issuing a part-time license to a bona fide part-time hotel. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] I. "Incorporated civic organization" means an organization incorporated as a corporation without stock under Title 13, chapter 81 or Title 13‑B with a civic or charitable purpose, including but not limited to relief of poverty, advancement of education and the arts, promotion of social health, safety and welfare, fostering community and economic development, protection against animal cruelty, combating community deterioration, lessening the burdens of government and providing assistance to the underprivileged and distressed. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] I-1. "Indoor golf center" means a commercially operated indoor facility that offers golf simulator facilities to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2023, c. 44, §4 (NEW).] J. "Indoor ice skating center" means a commercially operated indoor facility that offers ice skating facilities to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. [PL 2023, c. 44, §5 (AMD).] K. "Indoor racquet center" means a commercially operated indoor facility with 4 or more courts or areas designed or used for the playing of a racquet sport, that is open to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. Racquet sports include tennis, squash, handball, paddleball, pickleball and badminton. [PL 2023, c. 44, §6 (AMD).] K-1. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (RP).] L. "Class A lounge" means a place where liquor is sold at tables, booths and counters. [PL 2023, c. 44, §7 (AMD).] L-1. "Minibar" means a self-contained locking cabinet, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, designed for storing, dispensing and selling liquor and related merchandise. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (NEW).] L-2. "Outdoor golf center" means a commercially operated outdoor facility with areas for practicing golf shots with rentable golf clubs and balls, which may include a miniature golf course that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of liquor. "Outdoor golf center" does not mean a golf course as defined in paragraph G . [PL 2023, c. 44, §8 (NEW).] M. "Outdoor stadium" means a commercially operated outdoor facility with 3,000 or more fixed seats that is designed or used for the playing of a sport or for an event, that is open to the public for a fee and that has adequate facilities for the sale and consumption of wine, malt liquor and spirits. [PL 2021, c. 598, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] N. "Performing arts center" means a charitable or nonprofit corporation incorporated as a corporation without capital stock under Title 13, chapter 81 and that has as its primary purpose the encouragement, promotion and presentation of the arts for the benefit of the public. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] N-1. "Pool hall" means a pool hall or billiard room that contains at least 6 regulation pool tables and generates at least 50% of its gross annual income from the sale of games of pool or the rental of pool tables. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (NEW).] N-2. "Purveyor of spirits" means an agency liquor store licensed by the bureau under section 462 to conduct unlimited spirits taste-testing events on the agency liquor store's licensed premises. [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).] O. "Public service corporation" means an airline corporation, railroad corporation or vessel corporation operating in the State. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] P. "Qualified catering service" means a catering establishment as defined in Title 22, chapter 562 and licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] P-1. "Railroad corporation" means a corporation operating one or more dining cars or passenger cars within the State. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (NEW).] Q. "Restaurant" means a place that is regularly used for the purpose of providing food for the public and that has adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity for preparing and serving suitable food for the public. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] R. "Class A restaurant" means a place that is regularly used for the purpose of providing full meals for the public on the premises, that is equipped with a separate and complete kitchen and that maintains adequate dining room equipment and capacity for preparing and serving full meals upon the premises. A Class A restaurant/lounge is not a Class A restaurant. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (AMD).] R-1. "Class A restaurant/lounge" means a place that is regularly used for the purpose of providing full meals for the public on the premises, that is equipped with a separate and complete kitchen and that maintains adequate dining room equipment and capacity for preparing and serving full meals upon the premises but that: (1) After 9 p.m., serves liquor and does not serve full meals; or (2) Maintains a room or rooms, separate from the main restaurant space, in which full meals are not regularly served and where liquor is sold at tables, booths and counters. R-2. [PL 2003, c. 493, §7 (RP); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).] R-3. [PL 2003, c. 493, §7 (RP); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).] S. "Ship chandler" means a retail establishment supplying provisions, including malt liquor and wine, to ships of foreign registry. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] T. [PL 1987, c. 342, §7 (RP).] T-1. "Tavern" means a place where malt liquor may be sold at tables, booths and counters. [PL 2023, c. 44, §9 (AMD).] U. [PL 1987, c. 342, §9 (RP).] V. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (RP).] W. "Vessel corporation" means a corporation operating one or more vessels within the State. [PL 2021, c. 658, §17 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]

15-A. Liquor Licensing and Tax Division. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §10 (RP).]

16. Liquor. "Liquor" means spirits, wine, malt liquor or hard cider, or any substance containing liquor, intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume. [PL 1997, c. 767, §2 (AMD).]

16-A. Low-alcohol spirits product. "Low-alcohol spirits product" means a product containing spirits that has more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume but no more than 8% of alcohol by volume. Beginning July 1, 2019, "low-alcohol spirits product" does not mean a flavoring, such as an extract or concentrate, added to a malt beverage or wine that: A. May or may not contain alcohol; [PL 2017, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] B. Is not intended to be consumed alone as a beverage or a food product but serves as a flavor enhancement to a beverage or a food product; and [PL 2017, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] C. Is not, prior to being added to a malt beverage or wine, subject to excise tax under chapter 65 . [PL 2017, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §18 (AMD).]

17. Maine farm winery. [PL 1993, c. 730, §11 (RP).]

18. Malt liquor. "Malt liquor" means liquor: A. For which no less than 51% of the total alcohol by volume derives from the fermentation of malt, one or more substitutes for malt or any combination of malt and one or more substitutes for malt; and [PL 2021, c. 658, §19 (NEW).] B. For which no more than 49% of the total alcohol by volume derives from the fermentation of flavors, other nonbeverage ingredients and adjuncts, including honey, fruit, fruit juice, fruit concentrate, herbs, spices, maple syrup and other food materials. [PL 2021, c. 658, §19 (NEW).] "Malt liquor" does not include beverages made with malt liquor to which spirits have been added. [PL 2021, c. 658, §19 (RPR).]

19. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person who distills, rectifies, brews, ferments, bottles or otherwise produces liquor. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

19-A. Minibar. [PL 2021, c. 658, §20 (RP).]

20. Minor. "Minor" means a person who has not reached the age of 21 years. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

20-A. Municipal legislative body. "Municipal legislative body" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 2001, subsection 9 . [PL 2019, c. 281, §4 (NEW).]

21. Municipal officers. "Municipal officers" means the mayor and aldermen or councillors of a city, the members of the select board or councillors of a town and the assessors of plantations. [PL 2021, c. 275, §13 (AMD).]

22. Municipality. "Municipality" means a city, town or plantation. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

23. Person. "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, firm, association or other legal entity. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

23-A. Pool hall. [PL 2021, c. 658, §21 (RP).]

24. Premises. "Premises" means all parts of the contiguous real estate occupied by a licensee over which the licensee has direct or indirect control or interest that the licensee uses in the operation of the licensed business and that have been approved by the bureau as proper places for the exercise of the license privilege. A. "Premises" includes the place where an incorporated civic organization sells or serves spirits, wine and malt liquor under a license obtained under section 1071 . [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. "Premises" includes the place where a B.Y.O.B. sponsor holds or conducts a B.Y.O.B. function under a permit obtained under section 163 . [PL 1993, c. 266, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 373, §16 (AMD).]

25. Rectifier. "Rectifier" means a person that produces spirits or low-alcohol spirits products by combining spirits with other products. [PL 2021, c. 658, §22 (AMD).]

25-A. Retail employee. "Retail employee" means any person employed by a retailer to sell liquor in a licensed establishment or agency liquor store. For the purposes of violations of this Title and rules of the bureau, a retail employee is deemed an agent of the retailer or agency liquor store that employs that employee. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §11 (AMD).]

26. Retail sale. "Retail sale" means any single sale of liquor for consumption on or off the premises where sold and whether in the original package or as a mixed drink for immediate consumption. [PL 2017, c. 167, §2 (AMD).]

27. Retailer or retail licensee. "Retailer" or "retail licensee" means a person licensed by the bureau to engage in the purchase and resale of liquor in the original container or by the drink for on-premises or off-premises consumption. "Retailer" and "retail licensee" do not include wholesalers as defined in subsection 35 . A. "Off-premises retail licensee" means a person licensed to sell liquor in sealed bottles, containers or original packages to be consumed off the premises where sold. [PL 2021, c. 658, §23 (AMD).] B. "On-premises retail licensee" means a person licensed to sell liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold. [PL 2021, c. 658, §23 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §23 (AMD).]

27-A. Reselling agent. "Reselling agent" means an agency liquor store with a federal and state license permitting the agency liquor store to sell spirits to a retail licensee licensed for on-premises consumption. [PL 2001, c. 711, §1 (NEW).]

28. Sale or sell. "Sale" or "sell" means any transfer or delivery of liquor for a consideration. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

29. Small brewery. "Small brewery" means a person that engages in the activities under either paragraph A or B , or both: A. Producing the person's own malt liquor by fermentation of malt, wholly or partially, or any substitute for malt; or [PL 2021, c. 658, §24 (NEW).] B. Producing or bottling low-alcohol spirits products consisting of malt liquor to which spirits have been added. [PL 2021, c. 658, §24 (NEW).] "Small brewery" does not include a person that engages in the activities described in paragraph A or B that produces in total more than 30,000 barrels per year of malt liquor and low-alcohol spirits products consisting of malt liquor to which spirits have been added. [PL 2021, c. 658, §24 (AMD).]

29-A. Small distillery. "Small distillery" means a person that engages in the activities under either paragraph A or B , or both: A. Producing spirits by the process of distillation; or [PL 2021, c. 658, §25 (NEW).] B. Producing low-alcohol spirits products. [PL 2021, c. 658, §25 (NEW).] "Small distillery" does not include a person that engages in the activities described in paragraph A or B that produces in total more than 50,000 gallons per year of spirits and low-alcohol spirits products. [PL 2021, c. 658, §25 (AMD).]

29-B. Small winery. "Small winery" means a person that ferments and ages: A. Up to 50,000 gallons per year of the person's own wine that is not hard cider; and [PL 2021, c. 658, §26 (AMD).] B. Up to 3,000 barrels per year of the person's own wine that is hard cider. [PL 2021, c. 658, §26 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §26 (AMD).]

30. Sparkling wine. "Sparkling wine" means carbonated wine. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

31. Spirits. "Spirits" means any liquor produced by distillation or, if produced by any other process, strengthened or fortified by the addition of spirits of any kind. "Spirits" does not include low-alcohol spirits products or fortified wine. Beginning July 1, 2019, "spirits" does not mean an additive or flavoring, such as an extract or concentrate, that: A. Contains alcohol; [PL 2017, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] B. Is not intended to be consumed alone as a beverage or a food product but serves as a flavor enhancement to a beverage or a food product; and [PL 2017, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] C. Is not subject to excise tax under chapter 65 . [PL 2017, c. 301, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 404, §2 (AMD).]

31-A. Spirits administration. "Spirits administration" means the management of spirits activities involving the distribution and sale of spirits by the bureau or the wholesale spirits provider. "Spirits administration" includes, but is not limited to, financial and performance management; profitable and responsible growth management; management of contracts; management of agency liquor store matters and orders; personnel management; monitoring and reporting of spirits inventory; management of bailment records and billing; management of accounts receivable, accounts payable and tax collection and reporting; and sales and profit reporting. "Spirits administration" does not include warehousing and distribution of spirits by the bureau. [PL 2021, c. 658, §27 (AMD).]

31-B. Spirits trade marketing. "Spirits trade marketing" means oversight and management by the bureau or any person awarded a spirits trade marketing contract under section 90 . "Spirits trade marketing" includes, but is not limited to, agency liquor store category management, analysis and recommendations; agency liquor store shelf reset recommendations; agency liquor store displays, advertising, point-of-sale material and event marketing recommendations; development, production and distribution of sales, marketing and informational publications; consultation and coordination with spirits suppliers on matters affecting their brands; and development, production and distribution of any social responsibility initiatives and compliance related to those initiatives. [PL 2021, c. 658, §28 (AMD).]

31-C. Spirits supplier. "Spirits supplier" means a person that provides spirits for sale by the bureau in the State, including: A. An in-state or out-of-state spirits manufacturer; [PL 2021, c. 658, §29 (NEW).] B. A person that engages in the out-of-state purchase of spirits for resale to the bureau; and [PL 2021, c. 658, §29 (NEW).] C. An agent or representative of a person described in paragraph A or B . [PL 2021, c. 658, §29 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §29 (NEW).]

31-D. Substitute for malt. "Substitute for malt" means rice, grain of any kind, bran, glucose, sugar and molasses and any other substitute for malt allowed by the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. [PL 2021, c. 658, §30 (NEW).]

32. State liquor store. [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §12 (RP).]

32-A. Tenant brewery. "Tenant brewery" means a person that has submitted a brewer's notice to and received approval from the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau authorizing the person to engage in an alternating proprietorship as defined by federal regulation and is licensed by the bureau to produce malt liquor and low-alcohol spirits products consisting of malt liquor to which spirits have been added at a manufacturing facility of another brewery that is licensed by the bureau. [PL 2021, c. 658, §31 (AMD).]

32-B. Tenant winery. "Tenant winery" means a person who has been issued an approved application for an alternating proprietorship from the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau authorizing the winery to engage in an alternating proprietorship as defined by federal regulation and is licensed by the bureau to produce wine or hard cider at a manufacturing facility of another winery who is licensed by the bureau. [PL 2015, c. 185, §1 (NEW).]

33. Unincorporated place. "Unincorporated place" means a place which is not incorporated as a municipality. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

33-A. Vessel. "Vessel" means a ship, vessel or boat of any kind used for navigation of the coastal waters or for commercial navigation of inland waters and licensed for carrying no fewer than 12 passengers under the requirements of the Public Utilities Commission or the United States Coast Guard. [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]

34. Wholesale licensee. "Wholesale licensee" means a person licensed by the bureau under section 1401 as an in-state wholesaler. [PL 2021, c. 658, §33 (AMD).]

34-A. Wholesale spirits provider. "Wholesale spirits provider" means a person that has a contract under section 90 to serve as an agent of the State for the purpose of providing wholesale spirits to establishments licensed by the State to sell spirits for off-premises consumption. [PL 2021, c. 658, §34 (NEW).]

35. Wholesaler. "Wholesaler" means a person that engages in the purchase and resale of malt liquor or wine, or both, in sealed bottles, containers or original packages, as prepared for the market by the manufacturer at the place of manufacture, but not for consumption, except during a taste-testing event conducted in accordance with the requirements of this Title. [PL 2021, c. 658, §35 (AMD).]

36. Wine. "Wine" means liquor, other than malt liquor, containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume that is produced by the fermentation of fruit or other agricultural products containing sugar or wine to which spirits have been added not to exceed 24% alcohol by volume. "Wine" includes, but is not limited to, hard cider, wine coolers, table wine, still wine, sparkling wine, champagne and fortified wine that do not contain more than 24% alcohol by volume. [PL 2021, c. 658, §36 (AMD).]

37. Winery. "Winery" means a person that ferments and ages wine. [PL 2021, c. 658, §37 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 102-A — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 102-A
28-B §102-A. Definitions
Status: reserved

As used in this chapter and chapter 3 , unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

1. Adult use cannabis. "Adult use cannabis" means cannabis cultivated, manufactured, distributed or sold by a cannabis establishment. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

2. Adult use cannabis product. "Adult use cannabis product" means a cannabis product that is manufactured, distributed or sold by a cannabis establishment. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

3. Another jurisdiction. "Another jurisdiction" means the Federal Government, the United States military, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and each of the several states of the United States except Maine. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

4. Applicant. "Applicant" means a person that submits an application for a license under this chapter to the office for review that the department has not yet approved or denied. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

5. Batch. "Batch" means: A. A specific quantity of adult use cannabis harvested during a specified period of time from a specified cultivation area within a cultivation facility; or [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. A specific quantity of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products produced during a specified period of time in a specified manufacturing area within a products manufacturing facility. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

6. Batch number. "Batch number" means a distinct group of numbers, letters or symbols, or any combination thereof, assigned to a specific batch of adult use cannabis by a cultivation facility or to a specific batch of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products by a products manufacturing facility. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

7. Business entity. "Business entity" means a partnership, association, company, corporation, limited liability company or other entity incorporated or otherwise formed or organized by law. "Business entity" does not include a federal, state or municipal government organization. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

8. Cannabis. "Cannabis" means the leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not. "Cannabis" includes cannabis concentrate but does not include hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D or a cannabis product. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

9. Cannabis concentrate. "Cannabis concentrate" means the resin extracted from any part of a cannabis plant and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation from such resin, including, but not limited to, hashish. "Cannabis concentrate" does not include resin extracted from hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . In determining the weight of cannabis concentrate in a cannabis product, the weight of any other ingredient combined with cannabis or cannabis concentrate to prepare the cannabis product may not be included. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

10. Cannabis establishment. "Cannabis establishment" means a cultivation facility, a products manufacturing facility, a testing facility, a cannabis store or a sample collector licensed under this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

11. Cannabis extraction. "Cannabis extraction" means the process of extracting cannabis concentrate from cannabis using water, lipids, gases, solvents or other chemicals or chemical processes. "Cannabis extraction" does not include the process of extracting concentrate from hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

12. Cannabis flower. "Cannabis flower" means the pistillate reproductive organs of a mature cannabis plant, whether processed or unprocessed, including the flowers and buds of the plant. "Cannabis flower" does not include cannabis trim or whole mature cannabis plants or the flower of hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

13. Cannabis paraphernalia. "Cannabis paraphernalia" means equipment, products, devices and materials that are used for planting, propagating, cultivating, harvesting, processing, preparing, testing, packaging or storing adult use cannabis or used for ingesting, inhaling or otherwise consuming adult use cannabis. "Cannabis paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to: A. Kits used for planting, propagating, cultivating or harvesting a cannabis plant; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. Isomerization devices used for adjusting the potency of a cannabis plant; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] C. Testing equipment used for identifying or analyzing the potency, effectiveness or purity of a cannabis plant or cannabis; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] D. Scales and balances used for weighing or measuring cannabis; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] E. Separation gins and sifters used for removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining, cannabis; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] F. Envelopes and other containers used for packaging small quantities of cannabis for adult use; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] G. Containers and other objects used for storing cannabis; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] H. Rolling papers, cigarette papers or wraps used for rolling cannabis for smoking; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] I. Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic or ceramic pipes, with or without screens, chillums or punctured metal bowls used for smoking cannabis; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] J. Electronic smoking devices used for simulating the smoking of cannabis or cannabis products through the inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the device. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

14. Cannabis plant. "Cannabis plant" means all species of the plant genus Cannabis sativa L., including, but not limited to, a mother plant, a mature cannabis plant, an immature cannabis plant or a seedling. "Cannabis plant" does not include hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

15. Cannabis product. "Cannabis product" means a product composed of cannabis or cannabis concentrate and other ingredients that is intended for use or consumption. "Cannabis product" includes, but is not limited to, an edible cannabis product, a cannabis ointment and a cannabis tincture. "Cannabis product" does not include cannabis concentrate or a product containing hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

16. Cannabis store. "Cannabis store" means a facility licensed under this chapter to purchase adult use cannabis, immature cannabis plants and seedlings from a cultivation facility, to purchase adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products from a products manufacturing facility and to sell adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products, immature cannabis plants, seedlings and other products to consumers. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

17. Cannabis trim. "Cannabis trim" means any part of a cannabis plant, whether processed or unprocessed, that is not cannabis flower or a cannabis seed except that "cannabis trim" does not include the stalks or roots of the cannabis plant. "Cannabis trim" does not include any part of a hemp plant as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

18. Caregiver. "Caregiver" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2421‑A, subsection 11 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

19. Child-resistant. "Child-resistant" means, with respect to packaging or a container: A. Specially designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for a typical child under 5 years of age to open and not to be significantly difficult for a typical adult to open and reseal; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. With respect to any product intended for more than a single use or that contains multiple servings, resealable. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

20. Colocation. "Colocation" means the siting of multiple licensees or the siting of a licensee with a registered caregiver or registered dispensary within a licensed premises. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

21. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

22. Container. "Container" means a sealed package in which adult use cannabis or an adult use cannabis product is placed by a licensee prior to sale to a consumer and that meets all applicable packaging, labeling and health and safety requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

23. Criminal justice agency. "Criminal justice agency" has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 803, subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

24. Cultivation or cultivate. "Cultivation" or "cultivate" means the planting, propagation, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, trimming or other processing of cannabis for use or sale. "Cultivation" or "cultivate" does not include manufacturing, testing or cannabis extraction. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

25. Cultivation facility. "Cultivation facility" means a facility licensed under this chapter to purchase cannabis plants and seeds from other cultivation facilities; to cultivate, prepare and package adult use cannabis; to sell adult use cannabis to products manufacturing facilities, to cannabis stores and to other cultivation facilities; and to sell cannabis plants and seeds to other cultivation facilities and immature cannabis plants and seedlings to cannabis stores or adults. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

26. Department. "Department" means the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

27. Direct or indirect financial interest. "Direct or indirect financial interest" means any interest in a sole proprietorship or business entity that is applying for or holds a cannabis establishment license, including: A. Proprietors, partners, shareholders, persons with membership interests and persons with any other equity ownership interests, such as purchase warrants or options, whether whole or partial. If the equity owner is a business entity, all business entities and natural persons that have an aggregate ownership interest in that equity owner business entity of 5% or more are deemed to be indirect financial interests of the applicant or licensee; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. Any employee, independent contractor, professional or other person who has an agreement with the applicant or licensee that provides for the person's attaining any form of equity ownership, except that employee equity ownership vested pursuant to an employee stock ownership program is governed by paragraph D. If the other equity owner is a business entity, all business entities and natural persons that have an aggregate ownership interest in that other equity owner business entity of 5% or more are deemed to be indirect financial interests of the applicant or licensee; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §41 (COR).] C. All persons who expect to receive financial payment in the form of royalty payments, profit sharing, revenue sharing or similar payment, such as, but not limited to, royalty license partners, parties to a profit-sharing agreement, capital investors and management contractors or consultants. If the non-owner interest is a business entity, all business entities and natural persons that have an aggregate ownership interest in that non-owner interest business entity of 5% or more are deemed to be indirect financial interest holders of the applicant or licensee; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] D. (REALLOCATED FROM T. 28-B, §102-A, sub-§27, ¶E) Any shares designated solely for inclusion in a portion of shares reserved for employees of the applicant or licensee for the purpose of vesting an equity ownership interest in an employee or employees of the licensee. A licensee offering an employee stock ownership program must designate a percentage of equity ownership interests for the employee stock ownership program and must report annually the identity of any person holding an equity interest in the licensee through the employee stock ownership program. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §42 (RAL).] E. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: (Paragraph E as enacted by PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 28-B, SECTION 102-A, SUBSECTION 27, PARAGRAPH D) [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §§41, 42 (COR).]

28. Disqualifying drug offense. "Disqualifying drug offense" means a conviction for a violation of a state or federal controlled substance law that is a crime punishable by imprisonment for one year or more, except that "disqualifying drug offense" does not include: A. An offense for which the sentence, including any term of probation, incarceration or supervised release, was completed 5 or more years prior to the submission of an application for a license under this chapter; or [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. An offense that consisted of conduct that would be authorized under this Title or that, if the person convicted of the offense had been acting under the authority of a license pursuant to this Title, would have been authorized under this Title. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

29. Edible cannabis product. "Edible cannabis product" means a cannabis product intended to be consumed orally, including, but not limited to, any type of food, drink or pill containing cannabis or cannabis concentrate. "Edible cannabis product" does not include an edible product containing hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

30. Flowering. "Flowering" means, with respect to a cannabis plant, the gametophytic or reproductive state of a female cannabis plant during which the plant is in a light cycle intended to produce flowers, trichomes and cannabinoids characteristic of cannabis. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

31. Identity statement. "Identity statement" means the name of a business entity as it is commonly known and used in any advertising or marketing by the business entity. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

32. Immature cannabis plant. "Immature cannabis plant" means a cannabis plant that is not a mature cannabis plant or a seedling. "Immature cannabis plant" does not include hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

33. Inherently hazardous substance. "Inherently hazardous substance" means a liquid chemical, compressed gas or commercial product that has a flash point at or lower than 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including, but not limited to, butane, propane and diethyl ether. "Inherently hazardous substance" does not include any form of alcohol or ethanol. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

34. Intoxication. "Intoxication" means a substantial impairment of an individual's mental or physical faculties as a result of drug or alcohol use. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

35. Law enforcement officer. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

36. Licensed premises. "Licensed premises" means the premises specified in a license to operate a cannabis establishment within which the licensee is authorized under this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, test or sell adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

37. Licensee. "Licensee" means a person licensed pursuant to this chapter to operate a cannabis establishment. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

38. Limited access area. "Limited access area" means a building, room or other area within the licensed premises of a cannabis establishment where a licensee is authorized to cultivate, store, weigh, manufacture, package or otherwise prepare for sale adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

39. Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act. "Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act" means the program established in Title 22, chapter 558‑C . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

40. Manufacturing or manufacture. "Manufacturing" or "manufacture" means the production, blending, infusing, compounding or other preparation of cannabis and cannabis products, including, but not limited to, cannabis extraction or preparation by means of chemical synthesis. "Manufacturing" or "manufacture" does not include cultivation or testing. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

41. Mature cannabis plant. "Mature cannabis plant" means a cannabis plant that is flowering. "Mature cannabis plant" does not include hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

42. Minor. "Minor" means a person who has not attained 21 years of age. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

43. Mother plant. "Mother plant" means a cannabis plant that is used solely for the taking of seedling cuttings. "Mother plant" does not include hemp as defined in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1‑A, paragraph D . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

44. Municipality. "Municipality" means a city, town or plantation in this State that is not located within the unorganized and deorganized areas. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

45. Office. "Office" means the Office of Cannabis Policy established in section 104‑A within the department. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

46. Permitted premises for a specified event. "Permitted premises for a specified event" means the premises described in a specified event permit issued to a cannabis store pursuant to section 504‑A where a cannabis store is authorized to sell adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

47. Person. "Person" means a natural person or a business entity. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

48. Plan of record. "Plan of record" means, as applicable, a licensee's current facility plan and the operating, cultivation and security information listed in the licensee's application for a conditional or active license on file with and approved by the office. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

49. Plant canopy. "Plant canopy" means the total surface area within the licensed premises of a cultivation facility that is authorized by the office for use at any time by the cultivation facility licensee to cultivate mature cannabis plants. The surface area of the plant canopy must be calculated in square feet and measured using the outside boundaries of the area and must include all of the area within the boundaries. If the surface area of the plant canopy consists of noncontiguous areas, each component area must be separated by identifiable boundaries. If a tiered or shelving system is used by the cultivation facility licensee, the surface area of each tier or shelf must be included in calculating the area of the plant canopy. Calculation of the area of the plant canopy may not include the areas within the licensed premises of a cultivation facility that are used by the licensee to cultivate immature cannabis plants and seedlings and that are not used by the licensee at any time to cultivate mature cannabis plants. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

50. Principal. "Principal" means: A. A natural person operating as a sole proprietor; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. The officers of a corporation organized pursuant to Title 13‑C who have authority to manage, direct or oversee the applicant's or licensee's operations, if the applicant or licensee is a corporation; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] C. The directors of a corporation organized pursuant to Title 13‑C , if the applicant or licensee is a corporation; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] D. The shareholders of a corporation organized pursuant to Title 13‑C , if no officers or directors are appointed and the applicant or licensee is a corporation; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] E. The general or limited partners of a partnership organized under Title 31, chapter 19 , if the applicant or licensee is a partnership; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] F. The nonmember managers or managing members of a limited liability company organized under Title 31, chapter 21 , if the applicant or licensee is organized as a limited liability company; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] G. Any other natural person to whom the applicant or licensee has given authority to manage, direct or oversee the applicant's or licensee's operations. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] If an officer, director, shareholder, partner, manager or member under paragraph B , C , D , E or F is a business entity, "principal" means any natural person to whom the business entity has given authority to manage, direct or oversee the applicant's or licensee's operations. "Principal" does not include those persons whose managerial responsibilities are limited to staff supervision and who are not authorized to act on behalf of the applicant or licensee. For purposes of this subsection, "operations" does not include human resources, information technology, marketing or accounting and finance. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

51. Products manufacturing facility. "Products manufacturing facility" means a facility licensed under this chapter to purchase adult use cannabis from a cultivation facility or another products manufacturing facility; to manufacture, label and package adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products; and to sell adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products to cannabis stores and to other products manufacturing facilities. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

52. Propagation. "Propagation" means the process of reproducing cannabis plants through the use of cannabis seeds, cuttings or grafting. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

53. Qualifying patient. "Qualifying patient" means a person who possesses a valid certification for the medical use of cannabis pursuant to Title 22, section 2423‑B . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

54. Registered caregiver. "Registered caregiver" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2421‑A, subsection 40 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

55. Registered dispensary. "Registered dispensary" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2421‑A, subsection 41 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

56. Sale or sell. "Sale" or "sell" means a transfer or delivery of cannabis or cannabis products for consideration. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

57. Sample. "Sample" means: A. An amount of adult use cannabis or an amount of an adult use cannabis product provided to a testing facility by a cannabis establishment or other person for testing or research and development purposes pursuant to subchapter 6 ; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. An amount of adult use cannabis or an amount of an adult use cannabis product collected from a licensee by the office for the purposes of testing the cannabis or cannabis product for product quality control purposes pursuant to section 512, subsection 2 ; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] C. An amount of adult use cannabis provided by a cultivation facility to another licensee for business or marketing purposes pursuant to section 501, subsection 8 ; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] D. An amount of adult use cannabis or an amount of an adult use cannabis product provided to another licensee by a products manufacturing facility for business or marketing purposes pursuant to section 502, subsection 6 ; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] E. An amount of adult use cannabis or an amount of an adult use cannabis product collected by a sample collector licensee and provided to a testing facility for testing pursuant to section 503‑A ; or [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] F. An amount of adult use cannabis or an amount of an adult use cannabis product provided to a consumer pursuant to section 504, subsection 12 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

58. Sample collector. "Sample collector" means a person licensed under this chapter to collect samples of cannabis and cannabis products for testing and to transport and deliver those samples to a testing facility for testing. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

59. Seedling. "Seedling" means a cannabis plant or rooted cutting that is: A. Not flowering; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. Less than 24 inches in height; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] C. Less than 24 inches in width. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

60. Specified event. "Specified event" means an event that occurs outside the licensed premises of a cannabis store that is not conducted primarily for the benefit or enjoyment of individuals under 21 years of age and that is not more than 10 consecutive days in duration or 10 occurrences in duration. For purposes of this subsection, "occurrence" means an event that is less than 24 hours in duration and that occurs during the same calendar year as another occurrence. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

61. Specified event permit. "Specified event permit" means a temporary authorization for a cannabis store to conduct sales of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products on the permitted premises for a specified event in accordance with section 504‑A . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

62. Tamper-evident. "Tamper-evident" means, with respect to a device or process, bearing a seal, a label or a marking that makes unauthorized access to or tampering with a package, product or container easily detectable. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

63. Testing or test. "Testing" or "test" means the research and analysis of cannabis, cannabis products or other substances for contaminants, safety or potency. "Testing" or "test" includes the collection of samples of cannabis and cannabis products for testing purposes, but does not include cultivation or manufacturing. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

64. Testing facility. "Testing facility" means a facility licensed under this chapter to develop, research and test cannabis, cannabis products and other substances. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

65. THC. "THC" means tetrahydrocannabinol. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

66. Universal symbol. "Universal symbol" means an image developed by the office, and made available to licensees, that indicates that a container, package or product contains cannabis or contains or is a cannabis product. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

67. Unorganized and deorganized areas. "Unorganized and deorganized areas" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 682, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]

68. Visibly intoxicated. "Visibly intoxicated" means in a state of intoxication accompanied by a perceptible act, a series of acts or the appearance of an individual that clearly demonstrates the state of intoxication. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2510 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 8 / Chapter 100 / Section 2510
28-A §2510. Common law defenses
Status: in_force

Defenses applicable to tort actions based on negligence and recklessness in this State may be asserted in defending actions brought under this Act. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2073-C — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 6 / Chapter 83 / Section 2073-C
28-A §2073-C. Importation of malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 2 , section 1403‑A or section 2073‑E , a person may not transport malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products into the State or cause malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products to be transported into the State. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).]

2. Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , a person may transport malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products into the State or cause malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products to be transported into the State in the following circumstances. A. An individual may transport into the State up to 400 fluid ounces of malt liquor, up to 4 liters of wine and up to 4 liters of low-alcohol spirits products for the individual's personal use. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] B. Upon application, the bureau may grant a permit to an individual authorizing the individual to transport into and within the State more than 400 fluid ounces of malt liquor, more than 4 liters of wine or more than 4 liters of low-alcohol spirits products for the individual's personal use. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] C. A licensed in-state small brewery, a licensed in-state small winery and a wholesale licensee may transport malt liquor or wine into the State or may cause malt liquor or wine to be transported into the State by an out-of-state manufacturer of malt liquor or wine that has been issued a certificate of approval, an out-of-state wholesaler that has been issued a certificate of approval or a common carrier or contract carrier authorized by the Department of Public Safety. Each shipment of malt liquor or wine transported into the State in accordance with this paragraph must be accompanied by an invoice that includes the purchase number and the names of the sender and the licensed in-state small brewery, licensed in-state small winery or wholesale licensee that is the intended recipient of the malt liquor or wine. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).]

3. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person that transports into the State or that causes to be transported into the State a quantity of less than 1,300 fluid ounces of malt liquor, less than 40 liters of wine or less than 40 liters of low-alcohol spirits products in violation of this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] B. A person that transports into the State or that causes to be transported into the State a quantity of 1,300 or more fluid ounces of malt liquor, 40 or more liters of wine or 40 or more liters of low-alcohol spirits products in violation of this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A . [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).]

4. Evidence. The possession of more than 800 fluid ounces of malt liquor, more than 8 liters of wine or more than 8 liters of low-alcohol spirits products in one or more containers that are not labeled in accordance with Title 38, section 3105 is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).]

5. Forfeiture. Notwithstanding section 2221‑A , a court shall order malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products transported or caused to be transported into the State in violation of this section to be forfeited to the State and disposed of as provided in section 2229 : A. If a person fails to appear in court either in person or by counsel on the date and time specified in response to a Uniform Summons and Complaint issued for a violation of this section; or [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] B. As part of every adjudication and imposition of a fine under subsection 3, paragraph A and every conviction under subsection 3, paragraph B . [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §269 (NEW).]
28-B M.R.S. § 509 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 509
28-B §509. License to be conspicuously displayed
Status: in_force

A licensee shall ensure that the licensee's license, or a copy of that license, is at all times conspicuously displayed within its licensed premises. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
28-B M.R.S. § 205 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 205
28-B §205. Application process; issuance of license
Status: in_force

1. Forms; payment of fees. An applicant shall file an application on forms prepared and furnished by the office for the type of license sought along with the appropriate application fee as determined by the office pursuant to section 207 . The office may implement and maintain an online portal to receive applications and accept application fees electronically. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §33 (AMD).]

2. Applications for multiple licenses. An applicant may apply for and be granted multiple licenses of any license type under this chapter, except that: A. If the applicant has applied for the issuance or renewal of a cultivation facility license, the issuance or renewal of the cultivation facility license may not result in the applicant or a person with a direct or indirect financial interest in that license holding or having a direct or indirect financial interest in: (1) More than 3 cultivation facility licenses; or (2) Multiple cultivation facility licenses with a combined total licensed amount of plant canopy exceeding 30,000 square feet, except when that exceedance is solely attributable to approved increases in the maximum licensed area of plant canopy authorized under a tier 4 cultivation facility license pursuant to section 304 ; and [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §39 (COR).] B. If the applicant has applied for the issuance or renewal of a testing facility license or sample collector license, the applicant may not be a caregiver or registered caregiver or have an interest in a registered dispensary, a cultivation facility license, a products manufacturing facility license or a cannabis store license. If the applicant has applied for the issuance or renewal of any license under this chapter that is not a testing facility license or a sample collector license, the applicant may not have an interest in a testing facility license or a sample collector license. An applicant that meets the requirements for the issuance of a testing facility license under this chapter and the requirements of this paragraph may apply for and be issued multiple testing facility licenses. For purposes of this paragraph, "interest" means an equity ownership interest or a partial equity ownership interest or any other type of financial interest, including, but not limited to, being an investor or serving in a management position. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §39 (COR).] C. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); MRSA T. 28-B §205, sub-§2, ¶C (RP).] [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §39 (COR).]

3. Issuance of conditional license. Within 90 days of receipt of an application for a license to operate a cannabis establishment or for renewal of an existing license to operate a cannabis establishment, the office either shall issue to the applicant a conditional license to operate the cannabis establishment if the applicant meets all applicable requirements for licensure under this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or shall deny the application in accordance with section 206 . A. A licensee that has been issued a conditional license by the office may not engage in the cultivation, manufacture, testing or sale of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products until the office has issued an active license to the licensee pursuant to subsection 4 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §34 (AMD).] B. A conditional license issued by the office pursuant to this subsection is effective for a period of one year from the date of issuance and may not be renewed. If a licensee issued a conditional license by the office fails to obtain an active license from the office pursuant to subsection 4 within one year from the date of issuance of the conditional license, the conditional license expires. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §34 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §34 (AMD).]

4. Issuance of active license upon certification of local authorization and payment of applicable license fee. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the office shall issue an active license to an applicant that has been issued a conditional license pursuant to subsection 3 and that meets all applicable requirements of this subsection. Prior to issuance of an active license pursuant to this subsection, the office shall require an applicant that has been issued a conditional license to submit information necessary for the office to determine that the applicant continues to meet all applicable requirements for conditional licensure under this subchapter. The office may refuse to issue an active license to an applicant if the office determines that the applicant no longer meets all applicable requirements for conditional licensure under this subchapter. A. Within 10 days of receiving certification of local authorization from a municipality as required by section 402, subsection 3, paragraph B or, in the case of a cannabis establishment to be located in the unorganized and deorganized areas, from the Maine Land Use Planning Commission as required by section 403, subsection 3, paragraphs B and C , the office shall notify the applicant that certification of local authorization has been confirmed and that, in order for the office to issue an active license, the applicant must: (1) Pay the applicable license fee required pursuant to section 207 ; (2) Submit a facility plan that specifies the location, size and layout of the cannabis establishment within the municipality or, in the case of a cannabis establishment to be located in the unorganized and deorganized areas, within the town, plantation or township in which the cannabis establishment will be located; (3) If the application is for a license to operate a cultivation facility, submit updated operating and cultivation plans as required under section 302 based upon the actual premises to be licensed, except that, if no changes to the original operating and cultivation plans submitted by the applicant are necessary based upon the actual premises to be licensed, then the applicant may satisfy this requirement by resubmitting the original operating and cultivation plans and noting on those plans that no changes are necessary; (4) If the application is for any license except a sample collector license or a license to operate a testing facility, register with the State Tax Assessor pursuant to Title 36, section 1754‑B to collect and remit the sales tax on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products imposed under Title 36, section 1811 ; and (5) If the application is for a license to operate a cultivation facility, register with the State Tax Assessor pursuant to Title 36, section 4922 to collect and remit the excise tax on the sale of adult use cannabis imposed under Title 36, chapter 723 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).] B. The office shall prepare and furnish to applicants, municipalities and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission a certification form by which the municipality may certify to the office that the applicant has obtained local authorization as required by section 402, subsection 3, paragraph B or, in the case of a cannabis establishment to be located in the unorganized and deorganized areas, the Maine Land Use Planning Commission may certify to the office that the applicant has obtained local authorization as required by section 403, subsection 3, paragraphs B and C . Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, applicants for a sample collector license are not required to seek local authorization prior to issuance of an active license by the office but must submit all other information required by the office under this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).] C. Upon receipt of payment of the applicable license fee and any other documentation required under paragraph A , the office shall issue an active license to the applicant. The license must specify the date of issuance of the license, the period of licensure, the date of expiration of the license, the name of the licensee and the address of the licensed premises. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).]

5. Each license separate. Each license issued by the office to an applicant under this chapter is separate and distinct from any other license issued by the office to that same applicant under this chapter. A person must obtain a separate license under this chapter for each proposed geographical location of any type of cannabis establishment. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §36 (AMD).]

6. Licensee must maintain possession of premises. As a condition of licensure, a licensee must at all times maintain possession of the licensed premises of the cannabis establishment that the licensee is licensed to operate, whether pursuant to a lease, rental agreement or other arrangement for possession of the premises or by virtue of ownership of the premises. If a licensee fails to maintain possession of the licensed premises, the licensee shall immediately cease all activities relating to the operation of the cannabis establishment and may apply to the office for relocation of the licensed premises pursuant to section 211 or may terminate its license pursuant to section 212 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §37 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 453-A — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 453-A
28-A §453-A. Issuance of agency liquor store license
Status: in_force

The bureau shall issue a license for an agency liquor store within a municipality or unincorporated place by the following procedure. [PL 1997, c. 373, §47 (AMD).]

1. Bidding to replace state liquor stores. [PL 2001, c. 711, §3 (RP).]

1-A. Bidding to establish or replace agency liquor stores. [PL 2001, c. 711, §3 (RP).]

2. Public notice. The bureau shall, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, give public notice that an agency liquor store may be established in a particular municipality or unincorporated place. The bureau shall request all parties in the municipality or unincorporated place interested in a license to establish an agency liquor store there to submit applications to the bureau. [PL 2001, c. 711, §4 (AMD).]

3. Information to applicants. The bureau shall provide all applicants with the necessary information for the establishment of an agency liquor store. [PL 1997, c. 373, §47 (AMD).]

4. Notice to municipality. Upon receipt of all applications for an agency liquor store license in a municipality and at least 15 days before the final selection of an applicant or applicants by the bureau, the bureau shall notify the municipal officers of that municipality of the proposed location of each applicant. [PL 1997, c. 373, §47 (AMD).]

5. Licensing decisions. The bureau shall conduct an investigation to determine the feasibility of the location and type of facility for the agency liquor store and shall issue the license to one or more of the applicants, taking into consideration the absence of an existing agency liquor store with less than 3,000 square feet of retail space in a downtown location and any other factors the bureau considers appropriate. The bureau is not required to consider the availability of parking spaces for motor vehicles for the issuance of an agency liquor store license to a store with less than 3,000 square feet of retail space in a downtown location. When considering the issuance of a license, the bureau shall consider the proximity of the proposed agency store to existing agency stores and the potential impact the location of the proposed agency store may have on an existing agency store. The bureau may deny a license if the bureau determines the proposed agency store location is in too close proximity to an existing agency store. For purposes of this subsection, "downtown" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 4301, subsection 5‑A . [PL 2005, c. 596, §1 (AMD).]

5-A. Hearings on applications. The bureau, in accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, shall conduct a hearing to take testimony, consider comment and deliberate on applications. In addition to giving any notice required by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the bureau shall give notice of public hearing in writing to any existing agency liquor stores located within 5 miles of the applicant's proposed store location by regular mail at least 15 days prior to the hearing. [PL 1997, c. 373, §47 (AMD).]

6. Denial of application. The bureau shall notify any applicant denied a license of the reasons for the denial by certified mail to the mailing address given by the applicant in the application for an agency liquor store license. [PL 1997, c. 373, §47 (AMD).]

7. Aggrieved applicants. Any applicant aggrieved by a decision made by the bureau may appeal the decision by filing an appeal with the District Court and serving a copy of the appeal upon the bureau in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C. The appeal must be filed and served within 30 days of the mailing of the bureau's decision. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. D, §26 (AMD).]

8. Measurement of distance. All distances described in this section must be determined by the most reasonable direct route of travel. [PL 1993, c. 380, §6 (NEW).]

9. Exception. [PL 2017, c. 167, §6 (RP).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2079 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 6 / Chapter 83 / Section 2079
28-A §2079. Aiding children in illegal possession or sale
Status: in_force

Any person who personally or by that person's employee or agent, directly or indirectly, employs or permits any child under the age of 16 years to assist that person in the illegal possession or the illegal sale of liquor commits a Class E crime, and must be punished accordingly in addition to the penalties otherwise provided against the illegal possession for sale or illegal sale of liquor. [PL 1997, c. 373, §159 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 301 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 301
28-B §301. Cultivation facility license types
Status: in_force

Subject to the requirements and restrictions of this subchapter and the requirements of subchapter 2 , the office may issue to an applicant any of the following types of cultivation facility licenses: [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §48 (AMD).]

1. Tier 1 cultivation facility license. A tier 1 cultivation facility license, which allows cultivation by a licensee of: A. Not more than 30 mature cannabis plants and an unlimited number of immature cannabis plants and seedlings; or [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] B. Not more than 500 square feet of plant canopy. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] An applicant for a tier 1 cultivation facility license shall designate in its cultivation plan whether the license sought is a plant-count-based tier 1 cultivation facility license under paragraph A or a plant-canopy-based tier 1 cultivation facility license under paragraph B ; [RR 2017, c. 2, §12 (COR); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

2. Tier 2 cultivation facility license. A tier 2 cultivation facility license, which allows cultivation by a licensee of not more than 2,000 square feet of plant canopy; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

3. Tier 3 cultivation facility license. A tier 3 cultivation facility license, which allows cultivation by a licensee of not more than 7,000 square feet of plant canopy; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

4. Tier 4 cultivation facility license. A tier 4 cultivation facility license, which allows cultivation by a licensee of not more than 20,000 square feet of plant canopy, except as provided in section 304 ; or [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

5. Nursery cultivation facility license. A nursery cultivation facility license, which allows cultivation by a licensee of not more than 1,000 square feet of plant canopy, subject to the requirements and restrictions of section 501, subsection 3 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
28-B M.R.S. § 203 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 203
28-B §203. Additional licensing considerations
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to operate a cannabis establishment shall submit, and the office shall consider in determining whether to grant the license, the following additional information. If the applicant is a business entity, the applicant must submit the information required by this section for every principal of the business entity. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §26 (AMD).]

1. Other convictions. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §27 (RP).]

2. Tax compliance. The applicant shall submit information regarding: A. The applicant's history of paying income and other taxes owed to the State, to another jurisdiction, if applicable, and to the United States Internal Revenue Service over the 2 years immediately preceding the year in which the application is filed; and [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] B. Any outstanding tax liens imposed or levied against the applicant in this State or in another jurisdiction within the 5 years immediately preceding the year in which the application is filed. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

3. Other state cannabis-related violations or penalties. If the applicant has held a license, permit, certificate or other government-issued authorization in another jurisdiction allowing the cultivation, manufacture, testing or sale of cannabis or cannabis products, the applicant shall submit information regarding any violations by or penalties imposed on the applicant in that other jurisdiction. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1061 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 43 / Section 1061
28-A §1061. Hotels
Status: in_force

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to hotels as long as the hotel has a minimum of 4 guest rooms and is licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, as required by rule. [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

2. Minors not permitted on premises. Except as provided in paragraph B , a hotel licensee may not permit a minor in a hotel lounge where liquor is served. A. [PL 1995, c. 270, §1 (RP).] B. This subsection does not apply when: (1) The minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002 ; (2) The minor is employed under section 704 ; or (3) The licensee does not permit consumption of liquor on the licensed premises. [PL 1987, c. 342, §82 (RPR).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §175 (AMD).]

3. Income from sale of food requirement. At least 10% of the gross annual income, not including income from the rental of rooms or from a minibar licensed under section 1012 , must be from the sale of food for each licensed hotel. This requirement does not apply to a hotel that has a Class I-A license under section 1002 . [PL 2021, c. 658, §176 (AMD).]

3-A. Bureau to determine whether new applicant would probably meet sale of food requirement. The bureau may not issue an initial license to a hotel unless it determines that the applicant would probably meet the requirements of subsection 3 . This requirement does not apply to a hotel that applies for a Class I-A license under section 1002 . [PL 2021, c. 658, §177 (NEW).]

3-B. Proof of compliance with sale of food requirement for license renewal. The bureau may not renew a hotel's license unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business met the requirements of subsection 3 . If the bureau determines that the licensee has not satisfied the requirements of subsection 3 , the bureau may renew the license for only one year, during which the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 3 to be eligible for further license renewal. This subsection does not apply to a hotel that has a Class I-A license under section 1002 . [PL 2021, c. 658, §178 (NEW).]

4. Required number of sleeping rooms. [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §14 (RP).]

5. Consumer transport of liquor within hotel. A licensed hotel may permit consumers to transport spirits, wine or malt liquor purchased in areas designated for the consumption of spirits, wine or malt liquor to individual guest rooms. [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. A, §15 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1201 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 45 / Section 1201
28-A §1201. Issuance of licenses; stock of merchandise
Status: in_force

1. Licenses for sale of malt liquor and wine. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale and distribution of malt liquor or wine to off-premises retail licensees, as defined in section 2, subsection 27, paragraph A . [PL 2021, c. 658, §208 (AMD).]

2. Ineligible as licensee. The bureau may not issue a license for the sale of malt liquor or wine to any person who is not engaged in a bona fide retail business other than the sale of malt liquor or wine at retail. [PL 1997, c. 373, §105 (AMD).]

3. Cannot sell liquor to be consumed on the premises. Except as provided in section 1207 , a person licensed under this section may not sell malt liquor or wine to be consumed on the premises. [PL 2009, c. 438, §3 (AMD).]

3-A. Sale or transfer of malt liquor or wine for off-premises consumption to retailer prohibited. A person licensed under this section, or an agent or employee of the person, may not knowingly sell or transfer malt liquor or wine to another retailer for resale except as provided in section 606 or 1201‑B . [PL 2021, c. 546, §1 (AMD).]

3-B. Weekend sale of malt liquor to on-premises retailers. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title to the contrary, a retailer licensed under this section for off-premises consumption may sell and deliver malt liquor to a retailer licensed under section 1051 for on-premises consumption on the weekend during the authorized hours for the wholesale sale and delivery of liquor set forth in section 4, subsection 1, paragraph D under the following conditions: A. The retailer licensed for on-premises consumption shall provide immediate notification in a form prescribed by the bureau by the 2nd business day after making a purchase under this subsection; [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] B. The retailer licensed for on-premises consumption shall provide immediate notification to the wholesaler licensed under section 1401 that supplies malt liquor to that retailer that the retailer purchased malt liquor from an off-premises licensee in the wholesaler's assigned territory; [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] C. The retailer licensed for on-premises consumption may not purchase more than 10 gallons of malt liquor on a single weekend and shall purchase the malt liquor from a retailer licensed for off-premises consumption that is located in the same sales territory as the wholesaler licensed under section 1401 that supplies malt liquor to the retailer licensed for on-premises consumption; [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] D. The requirements of section 705, subsection 1 apply to purchases of malt liquor under this subsection; and [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] E. The retailer licensed for on-premises consumption may not purchase malt liquor under this subsection on more than 2 weekends in a single calendar year. [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).] For the purposes of this subsection, "weekend" means the time period between 4:00 p.m. Friday and midnight Sunday. [PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (NEW).]

4. Licenses in unincorporated places where no local option vote is taken. Licenses in an unincorporated place, where no local option vote is taken under chapter 5 , must be approved by the county commissioners of the county. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

5. Qualifications. The bureau may not issue any licenses for new premises unless: A. The premises have been in operation for a period of at least 3 months immediately before the date of the application; or [PL 1997, c. 373, §107 (AMD).] B. The applicant proves to the satisfaction of the bureau that all proper standards and requirements of laws and rules of the bureau have been met and that the applicant is a resident of the State. [PL 1997, c. 373, §107 (AMD).] [PL 1997, c. 373, §107 (AMD).]

6. Stock of groceries or compatible merchandise required. All off-premises retail licensees must have and maintain: A. An adequate stock of groceries fit for human consumption of at least $1,000 wholesale value; [PL 1987, c. 342, §103 (RPR).] B. A stock of merchandise reasonably compatible with a stock of malt liquor or wine of at least $1,000 wholesale value; or [PL 1987, c. 342, §103 (RPR).] C. A combination of both groceries fit for human consumption and compatible merchandise of at least $1,000 wholesale value. [PL 1987, c. 342, §103 (RPR).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §209 (AMD).]

7. Compatible merchandise. Each licensee shall display the groceries or compatible merchandise, or both, in the general sales area of the licensed premises, except that foodstuffs and other consumable products used in the preparation of food and cut flowers and potted flowers are not required to be displayed if they are stored elsewhere on the premises. Compatible merchandise: A. Includes: (1) Tobacco products; (2) Newspapers; (3) Greeting cards; (4) Paper products; (5) Cut flowers and potted flowers; (5-A) Glasses, stemware, china and devices designed to open containers of wine and malt liquor; (6) A stock of foodstuffs and other consumable products used on the premises in the preparation of food for on-premises or off-premises consumption; and (7) Other items equally compatible with a stock of malt liquor or wine; and [PL 2021, c. 658, §210 (AMD).] B. Does not include: (1) Gasoline and oil; (2) Used or new cars, parts or accessories; or (3) Other items of stock that may be equally incompatible in nature. [PL 1987, c. 342, §104 (RPR).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §210 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 202 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 202
28-B §202. General licensing criteria
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to operate a cannabis establishment must meet each of the following requirements, if applicable. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the applicant is a business entity, every principal of the business entity must meet each of the requirements of this section. An applicant shall disclose in or include with its application the names and addresses of the applicant and all natural persons and business entities having a direct or indirect financial interest in the applied-for license and the nature and extent of the financial interest held by each person or entity and, if applicable, the nature and extent of any financial interest the person or entity has in any other license applied for or issued under this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §22 (AMD).]

1. Age. The applicant must be at least 21 years of age. If the applicant is a business entity, every principal of the business entity must be at least 21 years of age. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).]

2. Resident. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §24 (RP).]

3. Incorporated in State. If the applicant is a business entity, the business entity must be incorporated in the State or otherwise formed or organized under the laws of the State. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

4. No disqualifying drug offense. The applicant may not have been previously convicted of a disqualifying drug offense. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

5. Not employee of state agency. The applicant may not be employed by the department or any other state agency with regulatory authority under this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

6. Not law enforcement officer or corrections officer. The applicant may not be a law enforcement officer; a corrections officer as defined in Title 25, section 2801‑A, subsection 2 ; or any other natural person subject to the certification requirements of Title 25, chapter 341 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

7. No license revocation. The applicant may not have had a license previously issued under this chapter revoked. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

8. No medical registry identification card or registration certificate revocation. The applicant may not have had a registry identification card or registration certificate previously issued pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act revoked. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

9. No revocation of other state cannabis license, permit, certificate or other government-issued authorization. The applicant may not have had a license, permit, certificate or other government-issued authorization issued in another jurisdiction allowing the cultivation, manufacture, testing or sale of cannabis or cannabis products revoked. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

10. No outstanding court-ordered payments. A license may not be issued to an applicant that has any outstanding payments due in this State on court-ordered fines, court-appointed attorney's fees or court-ordered restitution. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

11. Criminal history record check. The applicant must have submitted to a criminal history record check in accordance with the requirements of section 204 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]

12. Compliance with application process; no false statement of material fact. The applicant must have completed all application forms required by the office fully and truthfully and complied with all information requests of the office relating to the license application. A license may not be issued to an applicant that has knowingly or recklessly made any false statement of material fact to the office in applying for a license under this chapter. The office shall revoke the license of a licensee pursuant to subchapter 8 if, subsequent to the issuance of the license, the office determines that the licensee knowingly or recklessly made a false statement of material fact to the office in applying for the license. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §25 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1365 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 51 / Section 1365
28-A §1365. Low-alcohol spirits product tax
Status: in_force

In addition to any tax paid under section 1652 , each certificate of approval holder that manufactures low-alcohol spirits products shall pay a tax of 30¢ on each gallon of low-alcohol spirits product sold to a wholesale licensee. In addition to the forms filed pursuant to section 1364 , on or before the 15th day of each calendar month, a certificate of approval holder that manufactures low-alcohol spirits products shall file with the bureau a monthly report on the number of gallons of low-alcohol spirits product sold to wholesale licensees with a copy of each invoice relating to each such sale. The certificate of approval holder must enclose payment for the tax due under this section on the reported sales. [PL 2021, c. 658, §231 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1404 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 55 / Section 1404
28-A §1404. Unbonded wholesale licensees
Status: in_force

1. Procedure for unbonded wholesale licensees. Unbonded wholesale licensees shall order and purchase malt liquor and wine under the following procedures. A. The bureau shall furnish all purchase order forms. [PL 1997, c. 373, §128 (AMD).] B. [PL 2021, c. 622, §4 (RP).] C. The unbonded wholesale licensee ordering malt liquor or wine shall submit to the bureau, in a manner specified by the bureau, a copy of the completed purchase order form with payment for the amount of excise taxes required to cover the amount of the order. [PL 2021, c. 622, §4 (AMD).] D. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §105 (RP).] E. On receipt of the copy of the completed purchase order form and payment for excise taxes submitted under paragraph C , the bureau shall promptly process the payment and submit copies of the completed purchase order form indicating that excise taxes have been paid to the unbonded wholesale licensee and to the certificate of approval holder with which the unbonded wholesale licensee wishes to place the order. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §106 (RPR).] F. A certificate of approval holder may not ship or release malt liquor or wine for delivery in the State until notified by the bureau that the excise tax has been paid in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, c. 622, §4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 658, §247 (AMD).] [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §§105, 106 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 112 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 112
28-B §112. Employment policies
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act, an employer: [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

1. Cannabis in workplace. Is not required to permit or accommodate the use, consumption, possession, trade, display, transportation, sale or cultivation of cannabis or cannabis products in the workplace; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

2. Workplace policies regarding cannabis use. May enact and enforce workplace policies restricting the use of cannabis and cannabis products by employees in the workplace or while otherwise engaged in activities within the course and scope of employment; and [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

3. Discipline of employees. May discipline employees who are under the influence of cannabis in the workplace or while otherwise engaged in activities within the course and scope of employment in accordance with the employer's workplace policies regarding the use of cannabis and cannabis products by employees. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1075-A — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 43 / Section 1075-A
28-A §1075-A. Golf course and disc golf course mobile service bar
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Mobile service bar" means a golf cart or other similar vehicle staffed by an employee of the golf course or disc golf course and outfitted for storage, cooling or refrigeration and sale and service of liquor. [PL 2017, c. 167, §21 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 167, §21 (AMD).]

2. License. The bureau may issue a license for a mobile service bar to a licensee that owns a golf course or disc golf course or may issue a license for a mobile service bar to a licensee that is a Class A restaurant located at, a Class A restaurant/lounge located at or a hotel with a Class I license located at a golf course or disc golf course. The licensee shall ensure that: A. All individuals selling, serving or dispensing liquor from a mobile service bar are employees of the golf course or disc golf course, except as provided in subsection 2‑A ; [PL 2017, c. 167, §22 (AMD).] B. The licensee does not possess or permit possession, sale or consumption of any liquor on the golf course or disc golf course other than that which is permitted and purchased by the licensee in accordance with the license or licenses granted; [PL 2017, c. 167, §22 (AMD).] C. A sufficient number of employees are deployed to adequately control and ensure adherence to laws applying to the serving, sale and consumption of liquor on the golf course or disc golf course; [PL 2017, c. 167, §22 (AMD).] D. Service or consumption of any liquor is not allowed in parking lots except as otherwise provided in this chapter; [PL 2003, c. 579, §4 (NEW).] E. A licensee or licensee's employees do not allow patrons to leave the golf course or disc golf course with any liquor; [PL 2017, c. 17, §9 (AMD).] F. Only one standard serving of liquor is served to a patron at a time; [PL 2021, c. 658, §196 (AMD).] G. Signs are posted that state that a patron may not bring liquor onto the premises of the golf course or disc golf course; [PL 2017, c. 167, §22 (AMD).] H. Signs are placed on the mobile service bar that state that service or consumption of any liquor by a person under 21 years of age is prohibited; [PL 2003, c. 579, §4 (NEW).] I. Liquor from a mobile service bar is purchased and consumed only by those patrons engaged in a round of golf or disc golf; [PL 2017, c. 167, §22 (AMD).] J. The operator of a mobile service bar is at least 21 years of age and has successfully completed an alcohol server education course; and [PL 2003, c. 579, §4 (NEW).] K. The operator of a mobile service bar has the ability and necessary tools to immediately contact a golf course or disc golf course employee working at the part of the golf course or disc golf course licensed as an on-premises establishment or an employee of a Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge operating under a contract with a municipal golf course or disc golf course for assistance in enforcing the provisions of this section. [PL 2017, c. 17, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §196 (AMD).]

2-A. Municipal golf course. Notwithstanding subsection 2, paragraph A , employees of a Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge operating under a contract with a municipal golf course or disc golf course that does not have a license to serve liquor may sell, serve or dispense liquor from a mobile service bar under the same conditions prescribed by subsection 2 . [PL 2017, c. 167, §23 (AMD).]

3. Bringing liquor to course prohibited; penalty. A person who brings liquor onto the premises of a golf course or disc golf course commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,500 may be adjudged. [PL 2021, c. 658, §197 (AMD).]

4. Revocation and suspension of license. Notwithstanding section 803, subsection 4 , a licensee under this section that commits a violation of law or rule for which that license may be revoked or suspended may also be subject to the revocation or suspension of any other licenses that that licensee holds to sell liquor for on-premises consumption. [PL 2021, c. 658, §198 (AMD).]

5. Transportation of open containers prohibited. A patron of a golf course or disc golf course licensed under this section who operates a golf cart is prohibited from transporting an open container of liquor across a public way. For the purposes of this subsection, "public way" has the same meaning as in Title 29‑A, section 2112‑A, subsection 1, paragraph D . [PL 2021, c. 658, §199 (AMD).]

6. Repeal. [PL 2005, c. 108, §6 (RP).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2501 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 8 / Chapter 100 / Section 2501
28-A §2501. Short title
Status: in_force

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Liquor Liability Act." [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 708-A — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 29 / Section 708-A
28-A §708-A. In-pack sweepstakes, contests and games
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a certificate of approval holder, spirits supplier, wholesale licensee or retail licensee may offer sweepstakes, games and contests inside packages of liquor, if that offer is not contingent on the purchase of liquor. The certificate of approval holder, spirits supplier, wholesale licensee or retail licensee shall provide information about access to participate in a sweepstakes, game or contest by providing either a sign in the retail outlet or a notice on the primary or secondary packaging of the brand offering the sweepstakes, game or contest. [PL 2021, c. 658, §101 (AMD).]
28-B M.R.S. § 1504 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 3 / Section 1504
28-B §1504. Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 1501, subsection 2 , a person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to forfeiture or seizure of any unauthorized cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis plants pursuant to Title 15, chapter 517 and is subject to any additional criminal or civil penalties that may be imposed pursuant to other applicable laws or rules. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]
28-A M.R.S. § 2511 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 8 / Chapter 100 / Section 2511
28-A §2511. Exclusive remedy
Status: in_force

This Act is the exclusive remedy against servers who may be made defendants under section 2505 , for claims by those suffering damages based on the servers' service of liquor. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-B M.R.S. § 504 — ME Code / Title 28-B / Chapter 1 / Section 504
28-B §504. Operation of cannabis stores
Status: in_force

A cannabis store must be operated in accordance with the provisions of this section and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

1. Products authorized for sale. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a cannabis store may sell: A. Adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products; [PL 2023, c. 6, §16 (AMD).] B. Immature cannabis plants and seedlings; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] C. Consumable products not containing cannabis, including, but not limited to, sodas, candies and baked goods; [PL 2023, c. 6, §17 (AMD).] D. Any other nonconsumable products, including, but not limited to, apparel and cannabis-related products; and [PL 2023, c. 6, §18 (AMD).] E. Notwithstanding Title 22, chapter 262‑A , cannabis paraphernalia for adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products. [PL 2023, c. 6, §19 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 6, §§16-19 (AMD).]

2. Prohibitions. A cannabis store may not: A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 12 , give away adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products or cannabis plants or sell or give away mature cannabis plants or consumable products containing tobacco or alcohol that do not contain cannabis; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §89 (AMD).] B. Except for nonedible adult use cannabis products that do not contain THC, sell to any person in any individual sales transaction an amount of adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products or immature cannabis plants or seedlings that exceeds the personal adult use limitations of section 1501, subsection 1 ; [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] C. Sell adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products or cannabis plants using: (1) An automated dispensing or vending machine; (2) A drive-through sales window, except as provided by subsection 10 ; (3) An Internet-based sales platform; or (4) A delivery service, except as provided by subsection 9 ; or [PL 2021, c. 667, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] D. Sell adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products to a person who is visibly intoxicated. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §89 (AMD).]

3. Compliance with packaging, labeling and health and safety requirements. All adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products sold or offered for sale by a cannabis store must meet all applicable packaging, labeling and health and safety requirements of subchapter 7 and the rules adopted under subchapter 7 . [PL 2023, c. 408, §4 (AMD).]

4. Verification of purchaser's age. A person must be 21 years of age or older to make a purchase from a cannabis store. A cannabis store may not sell any item to a minor. A. Prior to initiating a sale in a cannabis store, an employee of the cannabis store licensee shall verify that the purchaser has a valid government-issued photographic identification card, or other acceptable photographic identification, demonstrating that the purchaser is 21 years of age or older. [PL 2021, c. 667, §2 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] A-1. Prior to concluding a sale by delivery under subsection 9 or curbside pickup under subsection 10 , an employee of the cannabis store licensee shall verify that the purchaser has a valid government-issued photographic identification card, or other acceptable photographic identification, demonstrating that the purchaser is 21 years of age or older. [PL 2021, c. 667, §2 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] B. The department shall by rule determine the forms of photographic identification that a cannabis store licensee may accept when verifying a purchaser's age. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).] [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §90 (AMD).]

4-A. Controlled, indoor entry area. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §91 (RP).]

5. Prohibition on use of shared facility for retail sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products and cannabis and cannabis products for medical use. A cannabis store licensee that is also a registered caregiver or a registered dispensary may not sell or offer for sale to consumers adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products pursuant to this chapter within the same facility or building in which the licensee also sells or offers for sale to qualifying patients cannabis and cannabis products for medical use pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act. [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 452, §37 (REV); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

6. Signs, marketing and advertising. All signs used by and all marketing and advertising conducted by or on behalf of a cannabis store must comply with the requirements of section 702 and the rules adopted pursuant to section 702 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

7. Sales tax. A cannabis store licensee shall ensure that the tax imposed on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products to a consumer pursuant to Title 36, section 1811 is collected and remitted in accordance with the requirements of Title 36, Part 3 and the rules adopted pursuant to Title 36, Part 3 . [PL 2017, c. 409, Pt. A, §6 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 669, §5 (REV).]

8. Tracking. In accordance with the requirements of section 105 , a cannabis store licensee shall track all adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products from the point at which the cannabis or cannabis products are delivered or transferred to the cannabis store by a cultivation facility or a products manufacturing facility to the point at which the cannabis or cannabis products are sold to a consumer, are delivered or transferred to a testing facility, are returned to a cultivation facility or a products manufacturing facility from which the cannabis or cannabis products were received or are disposed of or destroyed. [PL 2023, c. 396, §9 (AMD).]

9. Limited delivery service. A cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility may operate a limited delivery service for the delivery of immature cannabis plants, seedlings, adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. A cannabis store may not deliver adult use cannabis or an immature cannabis plant, seedling or adult use cannabis product to a minor. A municipality may not prohibit delivery of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products authorized under this subsection. A. A cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility operating a limited delivery service shall ensure that cannabis store employees engaging in delivery have received training, prescribed by the office by rule, on how to properly verify the age of a person making a purchase for delivery and how to ensure that no deliveries are made to a person under 21 years of age. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §92 (AMD).] B. A cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility operating a limited delivery service may deliver to any location in a municipality, except locations within a safe zone designated by a municipality under Title 30‑A, section 3253 . [PL 2023, c. 396, §10 (AMD).] C. A cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility operating a limited delivery service may deliver to a hotel or business as long as the cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility has received written consent for delivery to the hotel or business from an authorized employee of the hotel or business and the cannabis store, cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility retains a copy of the written consent. The written consent must be maintained and open to inspection by the office in accordance with section 511 . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §92 (AMD).] The office may adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §92 (AMD).]

10. Curbside pickup. A cannabis store may allow curbside pickup of immature cannabis plants, seedlings, adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products at a designated location outside of the cannabis store in accordance with the requirements of this subsection and any additional requirements imposed by the office by rule. A. A cannabis store that allows curbside pickup of immature cannabis plants, seedlings, adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products shall designate a curbside pickup location outside of the cannabis store and near the entrance to the cannabis store and mark the location in a manner designated by the office by rule. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §93 (AMD).] B. A cannabis store that allows curbside pickup of immature cannabis plants, seedlings, adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products shall implement security and record-keeping requirements for all sales concluded by curbside pickup as established by the office by rule. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §93 (AMD).] The office may adopt rules to implement this subsection, including, but not limited to, rules establishing security and record-keeping requirements for sales concluded by curbside pickup. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §93 (AMD).]

11. Return of adult use cannabis. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a cannabis store licensee may return a cannabis plant, cannabis flower and cannabis trim to a cultivation facility from which the cannabis plant, cannabis flower or cannabis trim was received, or return cannabis or cannabis products to the products manufacturing facility from which the cannabis or cannabis product was received, as long as the cannabis store licensee tracks the return as required in subsection 8 until transferred to the cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility and as long as the cultivation facility or products manufacturing facility accepts returns. [PL 2023, c. 396, §11 (NEW).]

12. Samples for consumers. Notwithstanding subsection 2, paragraph A , and in accordance with all other provisions of this chapter applicable to the sale by a cannabis store of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products, a cannabis store may give away samples of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products to persons at least 21 years of age as follows: A. No more than 1/2 gram of flower; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §94 (NEW).] B. No more than 10 milligrams of an edible; [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §94 (NEW).] C. No more than one 1/2 gram vape cartridge; and [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §94 (NEW).] D. No more than 2 samples in any combination per person per day. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §94 (NEW).] A cannabis store shall package and label samples in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. A cannabis store may not provide samples to a person who is visibly intoxicated. The total amount of samples, adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products given or sold to a person in any one 24-hour period may not exceed the maximum amount of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products allowed under section 1501, subsection 1, paragraph F . [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §94 (NEW).]

13. Special retail sales prices. A cannabis store may establish special retail sales prices on adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products, except that products may not be sold at a retail price that is significantly less than the wholesale price or the price paid by the cannabis store. [PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. B, §95 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1359 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 51 / Section 1359
28-A §1359. Unlicensed manufacture (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 28-A, SECTION 1358)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 28-A, SECTION 1358)

A license for the manufacture of homemade liquor is not required under this Title if the conditions prescribed in this section are met. For purposes of this section, "homemade liquor" has the same meaning as in section 1057, subsection 1, paragraph A . [PL 2025, c. 315, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §38 (RAL).]

1. Permitted liquor judging competition events. Homemade liquor may be removed from the premises where the homemade liquor was made if the homemade liquor is entered into a permitted liquor judging competition event as provided in section 1057 . [PL 2025, c. 315, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §38 (RAL).]

2. Prohibition on added spirits. Homemade liquor may not contain added spirits. [PL 2025, c. 315, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §38 (RAL).]

3. Prohibition on sale. Homemade liquor may not be sold or offered for sale. [PL 2025, c. 315, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §38 (RAL).]

4. Violation. A violation of this section is a Class E crime. [PL 2025, c. 315, §2 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §38 (RAL).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1901 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 5 / Chapter 75 / Section 1901
28-A §1901. Restrictions on sale of food containing liquor
Status: in_force

1. Sales of food containing liquor restricted. No person other than a licensee may sell at retail food products with an alcohol content greater than 1/2 of 1% by volume. [PL 1987, c. 342, §117 (AMD).]

2. Minors as purchasers or consumers. No person may sell to minors food products with an alcohol content greater than 1/2 of 1% by volume. No minor may consume such food products except in the presence of a parent, legal guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002 . [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

3. Food flavorings with high alcohol content. This section does not apply to the sale of food flavorings, such as vanilla extract or lemon extract, or other similar articles commonly used for cooking or flavoring which contain alcohol, but are not intended to be consumed as beverages. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1011-A — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 41 / Section 1011-A
28-A §1011-A. Class XI licenses
Status: in_force

1. Types of liquor that may be sold. A Class XI licensee may sell spirits, wine and malt liquor for on-premises consumption. [PL 2021, c. 658, §154 (AMD).]

2. Fees. The fee for a Class XI license is $1,500 (one year). [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §17 (NEW).]

3. Eligible premises. The following premises are eligible for a Class XI license: A. Class A restaurant/lounge. [PL 2003, c. 493, §8 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).] B. [PL 2003, c. 493, §8 (RP); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 493, §8 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 493, §14 (AFF).]
28-A M.R.S. § 601 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 601
28-A §601. Eligibility
Status: in_force

1. Eligibility qualifications. The bureau may not issue a license or certificate of approval to an applicant unless that applicant meets the following qualifications. A. If the applicant is an individual, the applicant must be: (1) At least 21 years of age; and (2) A citizen of the United States. [PL 1993, c. 730, §26 (AMD).] B. If the applicant is a partnership or association, each individual having an interest in the partnership or association must be: (1) At least 21 years of age; and (2) A citizen of the United States. [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] C. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be incorporated under the laws of the State or authorized to transact business in the State. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] D. If the applicant has an existing business, the applicant must be currently in compliance with all license, permit and approval requirements under Title 22 and under any rules adopted pursuant to Title 22 that apply to the applicant's existing business. [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).]

2. Disqualifications. The bureau may not issue a license or certificate of approval to an applicant if: A. Any of the principal officers of the corporation is not personally eligible because that officer has had a license or certificate of approval for the sale of liquor revoked under chapter 33 , if the applicant is a corporation; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] B. The applicant held a license or certificate of approval that was revoked for a specific period under chapter 33 and the applicant is applying for a license or certificate of approval within that period since revocation; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] C. The applicant, that was not at the time of the offense the holder of a liquor license or a certificate of approval, was convicted of violating any laws of the State or the United States with respect to manufacture, transportation, importation, possession or sale of liquor within 5 years of applying for the license or certificate of approval. For the purposes of this paragraph, a person that sells liquor of a greater alcohol content than authorized by that person's license or certificate of approval is not considered the holder of a license or a certificate of approval; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] D. The applicant was convicted of selling liquor illegally on Sunday while an employee or agent of a licensee within 5 years of applying for the license or certificate of approval; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] E. The applicant's license or certificate of approval expired pending an appeal from conviction of illegally selling liquor on Sunday within 5 years of applying for the license or certificate of approval; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] F. The applicant is a law enforcement officer or if a law enforcement officer would benefit directly from the issuance of the license or certificate of approval; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] G. The applicant was denied a license or certificate of approval within the 6 months before the application was filed, unless the bureau's denial of the license or certificate of approval is overruled by the court under an appeal provided by section 805 ; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] H. The applicant is the spouse, parent, child or other close relation of a person whose license or certificate of approval or application for a license or certificate of approval for the same premises was revoked by the District Court or denied by the bureau within the 6 months before the application was filed; [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] I. The bureau determines that the purpose of the application is to circumvent the provisions of this section; or [PL 1997, c. 373, §51 (AMD).] J. The applicant is a golf course or a restaurant located on the property of a golf course and the Maine Human Rights Commission has found reasonable grounds to believe that the golf course has denied membership to a person in violation of Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 5 and has determined that conciliation efforts under Title 5, section 4612, subsection 3 have not succeeded. The Maine Human Rights Commission shall notify the bureau when the golf course has corrected its discriminatory membership practices, after which the applicant ceases to be disqualified under this paragraph. [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 658, §84 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 84 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 1 / Chapter 3-A / Section 84
28-A §84. Director of Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Status: in_force

The director of the bureau or the director's designee shall: [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §20 (AMD).]

1. Manage sale of spirits. Manage the sale of spirits through agency liquor stores in accordance with applicable laws and rules that provide for the operation of wholesale distribution of spirits; [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §34 (RPR); PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §35 (AFF).]

1-A. Manage enforcement and licensing activities. Manage the enforcement and licensing activities of the bureau under section 83‑B ; [PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]

2. Act as chief administrative officer of bureau. Act as chief administrative officer of the bureau, having general charge of the office and records and employ such personnel as necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Title. The personnel must be employed with the approval of the commissioner and are subject to the Civil Service Law; [PL 2021, c. 658, §58 (AMD).]

3. Act as executive secretary. Act as executive secretary of the commission; [PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW).]

4. Confer with commissioner. Confer regularly as necessary or desirable and not less than once a month with the commissioner on the operation and administration of the bureau and make available for inspection by the commissioner, upon request, all books, records, files and other information and documents of the bureau; [PL 2021, c. 658, §59 (AMD).]

5. Certification. [PL 2019, c. 13, §7 (RP).]

6. Implement a spirits sales data reporting system. Collect from reselling agents data on spirits sales made by each reselling agent to establishments licensed to sell spirits for on-premises consumption. The data must include, but is not limited to, the amount and date of sale of each product code sold to on-premises licensees by the reselling agent. For the purposes of this subsection, "product code" has the same meaning as in section 461 . For the purposes of collecting on-premises spirits sales data from reselling agents, the director shall enter into a contract with a trade association representing states that control and manage the sale of spirits. The contract must require the trade association to compile aggregate data for each product code on the monthly sales made by reselling agents to establishments licensed to sell spirits for on-premises consumption and to make that data and the data provided in subsection 6‑A available to spirits suppliers. The contract must also require that neither the bureau nor the trade association may make publicly available any information that would specifically identify the reselling agent, including, but not limited to, the reseller's name, the name of the reseller's agency liquor store, the reseller's agency liquor store's address or the address of any associated storage facility of the reselling agent; [PL 2021, c. 622, §2 (AMD).]

6-A. Wholesale spirits sales data. Provide to the trade association awarded the contract under subsection 6 data on spirits sales made each month by the State to agency liquor stores. The data must include, but is not limited to, aggregate sales of each product code sold to agency liquor stores by the State. For the purposes of this subsection, "product code" has the same meaning as in section 461 ; and [PL 2021, c. 622, §3 (NEW).]

7. Annual report. Beginning February 15, 2020, submit a report annually, subject to the approval of the commission, to the Governor and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over alcoholic beverage matters and appropriations and financial affairs. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over alcoholic beverage matters may submit to the Legislature legislation based on the report. The report must include: A. A complete statement of the revenues and expenses for the bureau for the preceding fiscal year; [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] B. A complete statement of the information required by section 83‑B, subsection 11 for the preceding fiscal year; [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] C. A complete statement of the information required by section 83‑C, subsection 7 for the preceding fiscal year; [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] D. The information required by section 83‑C, subsection 9 ; and [PL 2019, c. 13, §9 (NEW).] E. Any recommendations for changes to this Title. [PL 2019, c. 13, §9 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 230, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
28-A M.R.S. § 1465 — ME Code / Title 28-A / Part 3 / Chapter 57 / Section 1465
28-A §1465. Right of free association
Status: in_force

No certificate of approval holder or wholesale licensee may restrict or inhibit, directly or indirectly, the right of free association of certificate of approval holders or wholesale licensees for any lawful purpose. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]