10 M.R.S. § 9410 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9410
10 §9410. Effect of change or error
Status: in_force

If a change or error in an electronic record occurs in a transmission between parties to a transaction, the following rules apply. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

1. Security procedure used. If the parties have agreed to use a security procedure to detect changes or errors and one party has conformed to the procedure but the other party has not and the nonconforming party would have detected the change or error had that party also conformed, the conforming party may avoid the effect of the changed or erroneous electronic record. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Electronic agent. In an automated transaction involving an individual, the individual may avoid the effect of an electronic record that resulted from an error made by the individual in dealing with the electronic agent of a person if the electronic agent did not provide an opportunity for the prevention or correction of the error and, at the time the individual learns of the error, the individual: A. Promptly notifies the other person of the error and that the individual did not intend to be bound by the electronic record received by the other person; [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. Takes reasonable steps, including steps that conform to the other person's reasonable instructions, to return to the other person or, if instructed by the other person, to destroy the consideration received, if any, as a result of the erroneous electronic record; and [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] C. Has not used or received any benefit or value from the consideration, if any, received from the other person. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Other law. If neither subsection 1 nor subsection 2 is applicable, the change or error has the effect provided by other law, including the law governing mistake, and the parties' contract, if any. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Variance by agreement. Subsections 2 and 3 may not be varied by agreement. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9414 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9414
10 §9414. Automated transaction
Status: in_force

In an automated transaction, the following rules apply. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

1. Interaction of electronic agents. A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents' actions or the resulting terms and agreements. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Interaction of electronic agent and individual. A contract may be formed by the interaction of an electronic agent and an individual, acting on the individual's own behalf or for another person, including an interaction in which the individual performs actions that the individual is free to refuse to perform and that the individual knows or has reason to know will cause the electronic agent to complete the transaction or performance. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Substantive law. The terms of a contract are determined by the substantive law applicable to it. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9100 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 953 / Section 9100
10 §9100. Violations
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter is a violation of Title 5, chapter 10 , the unfair trade practices laws. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. B, §11 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1061 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1061
10 §1061. Powers of the municipality under this program
Status: in_force

A municipality may: [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

1. Kinds of projects. Acquire, construct, reconstruct, maintain, renew, replace or provide financing assistance for eligible projects, or assist a user to acquire, construct, reconstruct, maintain, renew or replace eligible projects; A. [PL 1985, c. 344, §79 (RP).] B. [PL 1985, c. 344, §79 (RP).] [PL 1985, c. 344, §79 (RPR).]

2. Securities. Issue revenue obligation securities of the municipality to pay the costs of, or provide financing for, projects enumerated in subsection 1 ; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

3. Refunding securities. Issue revenue refunding obligation securities of the municipality to refund any outstanding revenue obligation securities issued under this subchapter or under subchapter III or to refund any other obligations or securities of the municipality; [PL 1985, c. 593, §4 (AMD).]

4. Acquisition and disposal of property. Acquire or enable a user to acquire upon reasonable terms from subchapter IV funds the lands, structures, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements and other interests in lands, including lands lying under water and riparian rights, which are located within the State and deemed necessary or convenient for the construction or operation of any subsection 1 project and to dispose of them; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

5. Contracts. Make and enter into all financing documents including security agreements, mortgages, contracts and trust agreements securing revenue obligation securities issued under this subchapter, provided all expenses are payable solely from funds made available under this subchapter; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

6. Employment of specialists. Employ consulting and other engineers, attorneys, accountants, construction and financial experts, superintendents, managers and other necessary employees and agents and fix their compensation, provided all expenses are payable solely from funds made available under this subchapter; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

7. Government contracts. Enter into contracts with other municipalities, the State or a federal agency relating to any subsection 1 project. In the case of contracts with federal agencies involving pollution-control facilities, the consent of the Board of Environmental Protection shall first be obtained, notwithstanding Title 38, section 362 ; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

8. Government aid. Accept loans or grants for the planning, construction or acquisition of any subsection 1 project from an authorized agency of the State or a federal agency and enter into agreements with the agency respecting the loans or grants. In the case of loans, grants or other aid from a federal agency involving pollution-control facilities, the consent of the Board of Environmental Protection shall first be obtained, notwithstanding Title 38, section 362 ; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

9. General powers. Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted in this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the powers of a municipality may be exercised by or under the direction of its municipal officers; [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

10. Applicability. Title 14, section 6010 , shall not apply to leases made under this section. Leases made under this section may provide that obligations of the lessees shall be unconditional; and [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]

11. Application of Title 32, chapter 13. The provisions of Title 32, chapter 13 , relating to dealers in securities, shall not apply to revenue obligation securities issued, reissued or refunded under this subchapter. [PL 1981, c. 476, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 918 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107 / Section 918
10 §918. Corporators
Status: in_force

Corporators, who shall elect members of the board of directors as provided in section 919 , must consist of individuals and organizations classified as private sector corporators, public sector corporators and ex officio corporators. [RR 2013, c. 2, §12 (COR).]

1. Private sector corporators. Private sector corporators are those individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations and other organizations providing support annually to the foundation at a level determined by the board of directors. [PL 1997, c. 662, §1 (AMD).]

2. Public sector corporators. Public sector corporators are those agencies of government and other organizations providing support annually to the foundation, at a level determined by the board of directors. For the purposes of this chapter, public sector corporators include: municipal and county government; councils of government; local and area development corporations; regional planning commissions; development districts; state agencies; higher educational facilities, including the components of the state university system, the Maine Maritime Academy, private colleges and postsecondary schools, and community colleges; and such other public or quasi-public entities as may be approved by the directors of the foundation. [PL 1997, c. 662, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]

3. Ex officio corporators. Ex officio corporators consist of the heads of the major state departments and agencies and the Chancellor of the University of Maine System. State department and agency heads include the following: Treasurer of State; Director of the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future; Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation; Commissioner of Education; Commissioner of Environmental Protection; Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services; Commissioner of Health and Human Services; Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Commissioner of Labor; Commissioner of Marine Resources; Commissioner of Transportation; Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine; Executive Director of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank; and Executive Director of the Maine State Housing Authority. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV); PL 2021, c. 293, Pt. A, §52 (REV).]

4. Voting rights. Each corporator shall have a vote in such affairs of the foundation as may involve the corporators, provided that, in the case where the corporator is an organization and not an individual, the governing body of that organization shall designate the individual who is to exercise the voting right. [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 371 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 371
10 §371. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 817, §2 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. FF, §3 (AMD).]

2. Fund. "Fund" means the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. FF, §3 (AMD).]

3. Qualifying borrower. "Qualifying borrower" means any individual, for-profit or nonprofit corporation or partnership which demonstrates that the loan will assist one or more persons with disabilities to improve their independence or become more productive members of the community. The individual, corporation or partnership must demonstrate credit worthiness and repayment abilities to the satisfaction of the board. [PL 1989, c. 191, §1 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 4010 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 631 / Section 4010
10 §4010. Judgment; discontinuance as to any defendant; costs
Status: in_force

In any such action, judgment may be rendered against the defendant and the property covered by the lien, or against either, for so much as is found due by virtue of the lien. If the amount due exceeds the amount so covered, then a separate execution shall be issued to the plaintiff against the defendant for such excess and the plaintiff may discontinue as to any defendant. The court may apportion costs as justice requires.
10 M.R.S. § 2302 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2302
10 §2302. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

1. Cord; A. A standard cord is a unit of measure of wood products 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 8 feet long, or its equivalent, containing 128 cubic feet when the wood is ranked and well stowed. Any voids that will accommodate a stick, log or bolt of average dimensions to those in that pile shall be deducted from the measured volume. [PL 1979, c. 659, §1 (RPR).] A-1. A cord when used in connection with sawdust, chips or shavings means the volume of material contained in 128 cubic feet at the time of sale. [PL 1979, c. 659, §2 (NEW).] A-2. Fuel wood, when sold loose and not ranked and well stowed, shall be sold by the cubic foot or loose cord, unless other arrangements are made between the buyer and seller. When sold by the loose cord, the wood in any cord shall average either 12 inches, 16 inches or 24 inches in length. When so sold, the volume of the cords shall be: A cord of 12 or 16 inches in length shall mean the amount of wood, bark and air contained in a space of 180 cubic feet; and a cord of wood 24 inches in length shall mean the amount of wood, bark and air contained in a space of 195 cubic feet. [PL 1981, c. 219 (AMD).] B. A face cord is a unit of measure 4 feet high and 8 feet long, or its equivalent, containing 32 square feet. The length of sticks shall be agreed upon by both parties; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).] [PL 1981, c. 219 (AMD).]

2. Correct. "Correct" as used in connection with weights and measures means conformance to all applicable requirements of this chapter; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

3. Dealer. "Dealer" shall mean any person engaged in the business of dealing in, selling, buying, exchanging or trading in weighing or measuring devices in this State; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

4. Licensed public weighmaster. "Licensed public weighmaster" shall mean and refer to all persons who shall, for hire, weigh or measure any commodity, produce or article and issue therefor, a weight certificate, which shall be accepted as the accurate weight, upon which the purchase or sale of such commodity is based; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

4-A. Motor fuel dispenser. "Motor fuel dispenser" means a commercial motor fuel dispenser that dispenses fuel for retail sale. [PL 2003, c. 638, §1 (NEW).]

5. Package. "Package" means any commodity put up or packaged in any manner in advance of sale in units suitable for either wholesale or retail sale; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

6. Person. "Person" means both plural and the singular, as the case demands, and includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, companies, societies and associations; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

7. Primary standards. "Primary standards" means the physical standards of the State which serve as the legal reference from which all other standards and weights and measures are derived; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

8. Repairer. "Repairer" means a person engaged in the business of adjusting or repairing weighing or measuring devices in this State or an employee thereof engaged in such business; [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §47 (COR).]

9. Sale from bulk. "Sale from bulk" means the sale of commodities when the quantity is determined at the time of sale; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

10. Sealer and deputy sealer. "Sealer" and "deputy sealer" shall mean, respectively, a sealer of weights and measures, and a deputy sealer of weights and measures, of a municipality or of several municipalities; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

11. Secondary standards. "Secondary standards" means the physical standards which are traceable to the primary standards through comparison, using acceptable laboratory procedures and used in the enforcement of weights and measures laws and regulations; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

12. State sealer and deputy state sealer. "State sealer" and "deputy state sealer" shall mean, respectively, the State Sealer of Weights and Measures and the Deputy State Sealer of Weights and Measures; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

13. Weight. "Weight" as used in connection with any commodity means net weight; [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]

14. Weights or measures. "Weights or measures," or both, means all weights and measures of every kind, instruments and devices for weighing and measuring and any appliance and accessories associated with any or all such instruments and devices. [PL 1973, c. 91, §1 (RPR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1158 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 202-E / Section 1158
10 §1158. Production
Status: in_force

A person may not promote, advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this State through the use of a false, deceptive or misleading affiliation, connection or association between a performing group and a recording group unless: [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]

1. Authorized; federal service mark. The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]

2. Legal right. At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group; [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]

3. Salute or tribute. The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute and the name of the performing group is not so closely related or similar to the name used by the recording group that it would tend to confuse or mislead the public; and [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]

4. Expressly authorized. The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group. [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 8003-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8003-B
10 §8003-B. Confidentiality of investigative records
Status: in_force

1. During investigation. Unless otherwise provided by Title 24, chapter 21 , all complaints and investigative records of the licensing boards, commissions and regulatory functions within or affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation are confidential during the pendency of an investigation. Those records become public records upon the conclusion of an investigation unless confidentiality is required by some other provision of law. For purposes of this section, an investigation is concluded when: A. A notice of an adjudicatory hearing under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4 has been issued; [PL 2009, c. 465, §1 (AMD).] B. [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. C, §10 (RP).] C. A consent agreement has been executed; or [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] D. A letter of dismissal has been issued or the investigation has otherwise been closed. [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 465, §1 (AMD).]

2. Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , during the pendency of an investigation, a complaint or investigative record may be disclosed: A. To department employees designated by the commissioner; [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] B. To designated complaint officers of the appropriate board or commission; [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] C. By a department employee or complaint officer designated by the commissioner when, and to the extent, deemed necessary to facilitate the investigation; [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] D. To other state or federal agencies when the files contain evidence of possible violations of laws enforced by those agencies; [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] E. When, and to the extent, deemed necessary by the commissioner to avoid imminent and serious harm. The authority of the commissioner to make such a disclosure shall not be delegated; [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] F. Pursuant to rules which shall be promulgated by the department, when it is determined that confidentiality is no longer warranted due to general public knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the complaint or investigation and when the investigation would not be prejudiced by the disclosure; and [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] G. To the person investigated on request. The commissioner may refuse to disclose part or all of any investigative information, including the fact of an investigation, when the commissioner determines that disclosure would prejudice the investigation. The authority of the commissioner to make such a determination shall not be delegated. [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 173 (NEW).]

2-A. Certain client records confidential. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2 , a treatment record provided to a licensing board or commission or in connection with a regulatory function within or affiliated with the department during investigation of a person licensed by the department in a medical, mental health, substance use disorder, psychological or health field that contains information personally identifying a licensee's client or patient is confidential during the pendency of the investigation and remains confidential upon the conclusion of the investigation. A treatment record may be disclosed only if: A. The client or patient executes a written release that states that: (1) Unless the release provides for more limited disclosure, execution of the release may result in the record becoming a public record; or (2) If the client or patient wishes, execution of the release allows disclosure to only the person or persons clearly identified in the release. The release must require the person or persons identified in the release not to make a disclosure to another person; [PL 1993, c. 552, §1 (NEW).] B. The disclosure is necessary under Title 22, chapter 857 concerning personnel and licensure actions; [PL 1993, c. 552, §1 (NEW).] C. The disclosure is necessary under Title 22, section 3474 concerning reports of suspected adult abuse or exploitation; [PL 1993, c. 552, §1 (NEW).] D. The disclosure is necessary under Title 22, section 4011‑A concerning reports of suspected child abuse or neglect; or [PL 2001, c. 345, §1 (AMD).] E. The disclosure is necessary under Title 22, section 7703 concerning reports of suspected child or adult abuse or neglect. [PL 1993, c. 552, §1 (NEW).] A release executed by a client or patient does not operate to disclose a record otherwise made confidential by law. This subsection does not prevent disclosure of records pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction upon good cause shown. [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §50 (AMD).]

3. Attorney General records. The provision or disclosure of investigative records of the Department of the Attorney General to a departmental employee designated by the commissioner or to a complaint officer of a board or commission does not constitute a waiver of the confidentiality of those records for any other purposes. Further disclosure of those investigative records is subject to Title 16, section 804 and the discretion of the Attorney General. [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]

4. Violation. A person who knowingly or intentionally makes a disclosure in violation of this section or who knowingly violates a condition of a release pursuant to subsection 2‑A commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. [PL 1993, c. 552, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1116 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 201-A / Section 1116
10 §1116. Retainage
Status: in_force

1. Payment. If payments under a construction contract are subject to retainage, any amounts retained during the performance of the contract and due to be released to the contractor upon completion must be paid within 30 days after final acceptance of the work. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

2. Retainage for subcontractors. If an owner is not withholding retainage for a subcontractor's work, a contractor may withhold retainage from its subcontractor or material supplier in accordance with their agreement. The retainage must be paid within 30 days of final acceptance of the work. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

3. Payment of retainage to subcontractors. Notwithstanding any contrary agreement, a contractor shall pay to its subcontractors or material suppliers and each subcontractor shall in turn pay to its subcontractors or material suppliers, within 7 days after receipt of the retainage, the full amount due to each subcontractor or material supplier. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

4. Withholding retainage. If a contractor or subcontractor unreasonably withholds acceptance of the work or materials or fails to pay retainage as required by this section, the owner, contractor or subcontractor is subject to the interest, penalty and attorney's fees provisions of this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9089 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9089
10 §9089. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A . [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 2554 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2554
10 §2554. Reciprocal acceptance
Status: in_force

Whenever in any other state which licenses public weighmasters, there is statutory authority for the recognition and acceptance of the weight certificates issued by licensed weighmasters of this State, the state sealer of this State is authorized to recognize and accept the weight certificates of such other state.
10 M.R.S. § 2363-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2363-A
10 §2363-A. Measurement of wood
Status: in_force

1. Cubic measure and standard cord. In all wood transactions the volume of wood may be measured in cubic feet or by the standard cord as provided for by the state sealer. [PL 1983, c. 804, §6 (NEW).]

2. Weight scale. When agreed upon by the parties, weight measurement may be used in all wood transactions, under the following conditions: A. The weight measurement may not be converted to volume; [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (AMD).] B. When payment is made for services harvesting wood, all weight measurements must be expressed on a green wood basis. Except as otherwise provided by the state sealer, when the wood is not, or will not be, weighed within 15 days of felling, the person performing the services may, prior to hauling, require that the wood instead be measured by butt measure, or other authorized method of measurement; [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (AMD).] C. Sales of wood chips may be based on oven-dried weight, except when payment is made for harvesting wood; [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (AMD).] D. When a service contract for harvesting wood requires payment on a per tonnage basis, the contracting party must notify the contractor of the price per ton to be paid under the contract prior to the contractor's providing the harvesting service; and [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (NEW).] E. For service contracts for hauling wood, the contracting party must notify the contractor of the price per ton to be paid under the contract prior to the contractor's providing the hauling service. [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (NEW).] Notification required under this subsection must be made in writing. Written notification may be communicated by United States mail, private courier or electronic means, including, but not limited to, e-mail and fax transmission. [PL 2013, c. 154, §1 (AMD).]

3. Tree length wood. Butt measure shall be the standard state method for the measurement of tree length wood. Where agreed upon, the parties may use any other method of measurement authorized by this subchapter. A. Butt scale measurements may be used as follows. (1) Where payment is made for services, the use of butt scale measurements is prohibited as of April 1, 1986. Until that date, the use of butt scale measurements is permitted for tree length wood under the following conditions. (a) Prior to its usage, the parties or their authorized representatives, shall sign and date the volume table which shall designate the applicable harvesting area or areas. (b) The parties, or their authorized representatives, shall receive a copy of the signed butt scale table prior to performance of the services, if a request is made in writing by the employee, an authorized employee representative or by the state sealer. (c) The volume table to which the measurements are applied shall reasonably represent the volume of trees being cut on the operation. (2) In the sale of wood, butt scale measurements shall continue to be permitted for tree length wood, under the following conditions. (a) The applicable butt scale table shall be provided in a written contract agreement. (b) The volume table to which the measurements are applied shall reasonably represent the volume of trees being cut on the operation. [PL 1983, c. 804, §6 (NEW).]

4. Log length stems. Log length stems shall be measured as follows. A. The international 1/4 inch log rule shall be the standard state rule for the measurement of log length stems. [PL 1983, c. 804, §6 (NEW).] B. Where agreed upon by the parties, cubic foot measurement, weight measurement, butt measure or another log rule may also be used to measure log length stems. [PL 1983, c. 804, §6 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 804, §6 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1375 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 212 / Section 1375
10 §1375. Enforcement of lien
Status: in_force

1. Sale; use of proceeds. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A , if the occupant is in default for a period of more than 45 days, the operator may enforce a lien by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public or private sale for cash. Proceeds must then be applied to satisfy the lien, with any surplus disbursed as provided in subsection 5 . The sale must take place at least 15 days after the provision of notice under subsection 2 . [PL 2011, c. 376, §6 (AMD).]

1-A. Leased space containing personal information. When the operator has a reasonable belief that the leased space contains personal information relating to clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business, the operator may not hold a lien sale of the personal information and may destroy the personal information without liability to any person. [PL 2009, c. 525, §4 (NEW).]

1-B. Operator may inspect contents of leased space. After an occupant is in default pursuant to subsection 1 , an operator may inspect the contents of a leased space to investigate the presence of personal information without liability to any person. [PL 2009, c. 525, §5 (NEW).]

1-C. Personal property with value less than $750. If the occupant is in default for a period of more than 45 days, the operator may remove the occupant's lock to verify that the personal property in the leased space has a value greater than or equal to $750. If the personal property has a value greater than or equal to $750, the operator may enforce a lien pursuant to subsection 1 . If the personal property has a value less than $750, the personal property and leased space may be considered an abandoned leased space and the personal property may be disposed of pursuant to section 1378 . [PL 2011, c. 376, §7 (NEW).]

1-D. Motor vehicles. If the personal property in the leased space is a motor vehicle, the operator may have the motor vehicle towed with no liability to any party. [PL 2011, c. 376, §7 (NEW).]

2. Notice. As soon as the occupant is in default and before conducting a sale under subsection 1 , the operator shall: A. Send a notice of default by verified mail and by either first-class mail or electronic mail to the occupant at the occupant's last known address or other address set forth by the occupant in the rental agreement that includes: (1) A statement that the contents of the occupant's leased space are subject to the operator's lien. The sale must take place at least 15 days after the provision of notice under subsection 2 ; (2) A statement of the operator's claim, indicating the charges due on the date of the notice, the amount of any additional charges that become due before the date of sale and the date those additional charges become due; (3) A demand for payment of the charges due within a specified time, not less than 14 days after the date of the notice; (4) A statement that unless the claim is paid within the time stated, the contents of the occupant's space will be sold, specifying the time and place; and (5) The name, street address and telephone number of the operator, or the operator's designated agent, whom the occupant may contact to respond to the notice. [PL 2011, c. 376, §8 (AMD).] B. [PL 2011, c. 376, §8 (RP).] [PL 2011, c. 376, §8 (AMD).]

3. Redemption of property. At any time before a sale under this section or before property is disposed of or destroyed under section 1373, subsection 3, paragraph C or under subsection 1‑A , whichever occurs first, the occupant may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the lien and redeem the occupant's personal property. [PL 2009, c. 525, §6 (AMD).]

4. Location of sale. A sale under this section may be held at the self-service storage facility or at the nearest suitable place to where the personal property is stored or online. [PL 2025, c. 164, §6 (AMD).]

5. Distribution of proceeds. If a sale is held under this section, the operator shall: A. Satisfy the lien from the proceeds of the sale; and [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] B. Hold the balance, if any, for 90 days from the date of sale for delivery on demand to the occupant or any other recorded lienholders. If the balance is not claimed after 90 days, it becomes the property of the operator. [PL 2011, c. 376, §9 (AMD).] [PL 2011, c. 376, §9 (AMD).]

6. Insufficient process. If proceeds of the sale are not sufficient to satisfy the occupant's outstanding obligations to the operator, the occupant remains liable to the operator for such deficiency. [RR 2009, c. 2, §14 (COR).]

7. Purchasers. Except as provided in subsection 7‑A , a purchaser in good faith of any personal property sold under this Act takes the property free and clear of any rights of: A. Persons against whom the lien was valid; and [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] B. Other lienholders. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 525, §7 (AMD).]

7-A. Purchaser to sign contract. Before taking possession of any personal property sold under this Act, a purchaser must sign a contract provided by the operator that contains provisions including, but not limited to, an agreement by the purchaser to return to the operator any personal information relating to clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business. [PL 2009, c. 525, §8 (NEW).]

8. Operator liability. If the operator complies with the provisions of this Act, the operator's liability: A. To the occupant shall be limited to the net proceeds received from the sale of the personal property; and [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] B. To other lienholders shall be limited to the net proceeds received from the sale of any personal property covered by that other lien. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

9. Denying occupant access to leased space. If an occupant is in default, the operator, by making provision in the written rental agreement, may deny the occupant access to the leased space, provided that the occupant may arrange to have access solely to view and verify the contents of the leased space. Such access must be arranged with the facility office during normal business hours. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

10. Notices; mail. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all notices required by this Act must be sent as described in subsection 2, paragraph A . A. Notices sent to the operator must be sent to the self-service storage facility where the occupant's property is stored unless another address to send notices to the operator is specified in the rental agreement. Notices to the occupant must be sent to the occupant at the occupant's last known address. Notices are deemed delivered when deposited with the United States Postal Service, properly addressed as provided in subsection 2 , with postage paid. [PL 2025, c. 164, §7 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 164, §7 (AMD).]

11. Control of property in leased space. Unless the rental agreement of this Act specifically provides otherwise, until a lien sale under this Act, the exclusive care, custody and control of all personal property stored in the leased self-service storage space remains vested in the occupant. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

12. Savings clause. All rental agreements, entered into before the effective date of this Act which have not been extended or renewed after that date, shall remain valid and may be enforced or terminated in accordance with their terms or as permitted by any other law of this State. [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]

13. Value of stored property. If a rental agreement contains a limit on the value of personal property that may be stored in the occupant's leased space, the limit is deemed to be the maximum value of the stored personal property and the maximum liability of the operator for any claim. [PL 2011, c. 376, §11 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2352 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2352
10 §2352. Physical standards
Status: in_force

Weights and measures that are traceable to the United States prototype standards supplied by the Federal Government, or approved as being satisfactory by the National Bureau of Standards, or its successor organization, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall be the state primary standards of weights and measures and shall be maintained in such calibration as prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards or the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as applicable. All secondary standards may be prescribed by the state sealer and shall be verified upon their initial receipt and as often thereafter as determined necessary by the state sealer. [PL 1989, c. 24, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1061-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1061-A
10 §1061-A. Limitations on certain projects
Status: in_force

In the case of projects consisting of multi-family or single-family residential property, the Maine State Housing Authority has responsibility to approve or disapprove such projects in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , in lieu of the approval required by the authority under this subchapter, provided that this section applies only to projects that require an allocation under any applicable state bond ceiling for tax-exempt bonds. [RR 1991, c. 2, §30 (COR).]

1. Retail stores. [PL 1991, c. 606, Pt. F, §3 (RP).]

2. Professional office space. [PL 1991, c. 606, Pt. F, §3 (RP).]

3. Reconstruction of existing building projects. [PL 1991, c. 606, Pt. F, §3 (RP).]

4. Residential property. [PL 1991, c. 606, Pt. F, §3 (RP).]
10 M.R.S. § 1114 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 201-A / Section 1114
10 §1114. Contractor's and subcontractor's payment obligations
Status: in_force

Payment to a subcontractor for work is subject to the following conditions. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

1. Contractual agreements. The contractor or subcontractor shall pay a subcontractor or material supplier strictly in accordance with the terms of the subcontractor's or material supplier's contract. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

2. Disclosure. Notwithstanding any contrary agreement, a contractor or subcontractor shall disclose to a subcontractor or material supplier the due date for receipt of payments from the owner before a contract between those parties is entered. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a contractor or subcontractor fails to accurately disclose the due date to a subcontractor or material supplier, the contractor or subcontractor is obligated to pay the subcontractor or material supplier as though the 20-day due dates in section 1113, subsection 3 were met. [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

3. Invoices. Notwithstanding any contrary agreement, when a subcontractor or material supplier has performed in accordance with the provisions of a contract, a contractor shall pay to the subcontractor or material supplier, and each subcontractor shall in turn pay to its subcontractors or material suppliers, the full or proportional amount received for each subcontractor's work and materials based on work completed or service provided under the subcontract, 7 days after receipt of each progress or final payment or 7 days after receipt of the subcontractor's or material supplier's invoice, whichever is later. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

4. Delayed payments. Notwithstanding any contrary agreement, if any progress or final payment to a subcontractor or material supplier is delayed beyond the due date established in subsection 2 or 3 , the contractor or subcontractor shall pay its subcontractor or material supplier interest on any unpaid balance due beginning on the next day, at an interest rate equal to that specified in Title 14, section 1602‑C . [PL 2003, c. 460, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1347-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 210-B / Section 1347-A
10 §1347-A. Release or use of personal information prohibited
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter for an unauthorized person to release or use an individual's personal information acquired through a security breach. [PL 2009, c. 161, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 161, §5 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 945-L — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-L
10 §945-L. General conditions; dissolution
Status: in_force

The center shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

1. Net earnings of center. No part of the net earnings of the center may inure to the benefit of any member, officer, director or employee, except that the center may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property for the purposes of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]

2. Dissolution of center. Upon dissolution of the center, the members shall transfer all unexpended General Fund appropriations to the State before paying or making provision for the payment of all other liabilities of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1243-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206-B / Section 1243-A
10 §1243-A. Unlawful sale of new personal sports mobile
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of unlawful sale of a new personal sports mobile if that person sells a new personal sports mobile and does not possess a current and valid franchise with the personal sports mobile manufacturer of the brand of new personal sports mobile being sold. If, upon demand by a law enforcement officer, a person fails to produce evidence of a franchise required by this section, this failure is prima facie evidence that the person does not possess that franchise. [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]

A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime and additionally is liable in any action brought for unfair methods of competition or unfair and deceptive trade practices for treble damages, which include, but are not limited to, damages related to warranty coverage. [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]

This section may be enforced by any law enforcement officer. [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 384 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 384
10 §384. Board
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; membership. There is established as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State the Small Enterprise Growth Board, which consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows: A. An experienced commercial lender; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] B. An attorney with knowledge of securities law; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] C. Five members of the public who have knowledge and experience in managing or investing in high-growth small businesses; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] D. Three members of the public who have knowledge and experience in the development of technological innovation; and [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] E. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or the commissioner's designee, who shall serve as a voting ex officio member of the board. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 425, §23 (AMD).]

2. Officers. The board shall annually elect a chair, vice-chair and treasurer from among its members. [PL 2021, c. 502, §4 (AMD).]

3. Terms. The members other than the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or the commissioner's designee serve for 3-year terms and may be reappointed for up to 2 consecutive terms. A member may serve for more than 2 3-year terms if the terms are not consecutive. [PL 2021, c. 502, §5 (AMD).]

4. Compensation. Members are entitled to compensation in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1483 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219 / Section 1483
10 §1483. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to provide the owner or tenant with an insulation contract, containing at least the minimum information required by section 1482 , prior to this installation of insulation into an existing residence shall be deemed to have committed a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $200 for the first offense and not less than $500 for each subsequent offense shall be adjudged. In addition to the civil penalty provided in this section, any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act in Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 945-H — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-H
10 §945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees
Status: in_force

Officers, directors or employees of the center or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the center in assisting any private entity. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which officers or directors are associated by reason of ownership or employment from participating in international trade activities of the center or receiving services offered by the center as long as the ownership or employment is made known to the board of directors and, if applicable, the officers or directors abstain from voting on matters relating to that participation. This section does not apply to members who are not officers or directors of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 227 / Section 1500
10 §1500. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]

1. Assistive device. "Assistive device" means any device that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this State that is used within manufacturer specifications by a person with a disability within the meaning of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act to offset the effect of the disability and enhance function in carrying out a major life activity. "Assistive device" includes, but is not limited to, manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters and other aids that enhance the mobility of the individual; hearing aids, telephone communications devices for the deaf, or TDD, assistive listening devices and other aids that enhance an individual's ability to hear; voice synthesized computer modules, optical scanners, talking software, braille printers and other devices that enhance a sight-impaired individual's ability to communicate; and any other assistive device that enables a person with a disability to communicate, see, hear or maneuver. "Assistive device" does not include a hearing aid as defined by Title 32, section 17101, subsection 8 . [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. Consumer. "Consumer" means a person who purchases or leases an assistive device from a dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale; a person to whom an assistive device is transferred for purposes other than resale while an express warranty is in effect; a funding source that purchases a device for a person with a disability; or a person otherwise legally qualified to enforce a warranty. [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]

3. Nonconformity. "Nonconformity" means a condition or a defect that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of an assistive device that is covered by an express warranty applicable to that assistive device, or to a component of that assistive device, but does not include a condition or defect that is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification or alteration of the assistive device by the consumer. [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1440-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1440-B
10 §1440-B. Indemnification
Status: in_force

1. Warrantor. A warrantor shall indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses or damages to the extent such losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the warrantor. The dealer shall provide to the warrantor notice of a pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which such allegations are made within 10 days after receiving the notice. [PL 2009, c. 562, §24 (NEW).]

2. Dealer. A dealer shall indemnify and hold harmless its warrantor against any losses or damages to the extent such losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the dealer. The warrantor shall provide to the dealer notice of a pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which such allegations are made within 10 days after receiving the notice. [PL 2009, c. 562, §24 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1497 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 224 / Section 1497
10 §1497. Electronic mail solicitation restricted
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "E-mail" means electronic mail sent or delivered by transmission over the Internet. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] B. "E-mail service provider" means a business or organization qualified to do business in this State that provides individuals, corporations or other entities the ability to send or receive e-mail through equipment located in this State or that is an intermediary in sending or receiving e-mail. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] C. "Unsolicited commercial e-mail" means an e-mail, other than an e-mail sent at the request of the recipient, sent via an e-mail service provider to 2 or more recipients in this State with whom the sender does not have an existing business relationship for the purpose of: (1) Offering real property, goods or services for sale or rent; (2) Conveying information on real property, goods or services to solicit sales or purchase; (3) Conveying information on the extension of credit; or (4) Promoting or soliciting charitable contributions. "Unsolicited commercial e-mail" does not include an e-mail message to which an e-mail service provider has attached an advertisement if the e-mail service provider has an agreement with the recipient under which the e-mail service provider allows the recipient free use of an e-mail account in exchange for allowing the e-mail service provider to send such advertisements. [RR 2003, c. 1, §5 (COR).] [RR 2003, c. 1, §5 (COR).]

2. Requirements. A person sending unsolicited commercial e-mail shall maintain a valid return e-mail address through which the recipient may provide notice to the sender that the recipient does not wish to receive any more unsolicited commercial e-mail. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

3. Statement. All unsolicited commercial e-mail must contain: A. In the subject line: (1) The first 4 characters as follows: "ADV:"; and (2) If the unsolicited commercial e-mail contains information about material that may be viewed only by a person at least 18 years of age, the first 8 characters as follows: "ADV:ADLT"; [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] B. A statement informing the recipient of the name of the person or entity from which the unsolicited commercial e-mail originated; [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] C. The return e-mail address required by subsection 2 ; and [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] D. A statement informing the recipient that the recipient may use the return e-mail address to notify the sender that the recipient does not want to receive any more unsolicited commercial e-mails from the sender. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

4. Prohibition. A person receiving notification from a recipient that the recipient does not wish to receive any more unsolicited commercial e-mails from that person shall cease to send unsolicited commercial e-mails to that recipient. If a recipient is the registered owner of more than one e-mail address and notifies the sender of unsolicited commercial e-mails to cease sending unsolicited commercial e-mails to all of the e-mail addresses registered to that person or entity, the sender shall cease to send unsolicited commercial e-mails to those addresses. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

5. Use of 3rd-party domain names. A person may not: A. Send an unsolicited commercial e-mail that uses a 3rd party's Internet address or domain name without the 3rd party's consent; or [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] B. Falsify the e-mail transmission information or other routing information of an unsolicited commercial e-mail. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

6. Penalty. Violation of this chapter is an unfair trade practice as prohibited by Title 5, section 207 . Each unsolicited commercial e-mail transmission to a recipient in violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. The Attorney General shall establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints of violations of this chapter. The procedures may include the development of electronic forms, available over the Internet, by which a person may file a complaint with the Attorney General alleging a violation of this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

7. Civil action; recipients. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 213 , a person who receives a commercial e-mail sent in violation of this chapter may bring an action in an appropriate state court for either or both of the following: A. An injunction to stop such future e-mails; and [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] B. Recovery of actual damages from each violation or up to $250 in damages for each violation, whichever is greater. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] If the court finds there has been a violation of this chapter, the court shall award the petitioner reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the action. If the court finds that the defendant willfully or knowingly violated this chapter, the court may, in its discretion, increase the amount of the award to an amount equal to not more than 3 times the amount available under paragraph B . [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

8. Civil action; e-mail service providers. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 213 , an e-mail service provider through whose service is sent a commercial e-mail in violation of this chapter may bring an action in an appropriate state court for either or both of the following: A. An injunction to stop such future e-mails; and [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] B. Recovery of actual damages from each violation or up to $1,000 in damages for each violation, whichever is greater. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] If the court finds there has been a violation of this chapter, the court shall award the petitioner reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the action. If the court finds that the defendant willfully or knowingly violated this chapter, the court may, in its discretion, increase the amount of the award to an amount equal to not more than 3 times the amount available under paragraph B . [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]

9. Immunity. An e-mail service provider may, upon its own initiative, block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial e-mail that it reasonably believes is or will be sent in violation of this chapter. An e-mail service provider is not liable for any action taken in good faith to block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial e-mail that it reasonably believes is or will be sent in violation of this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1208 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205 / Section 1208
10 §1208. Summons
Status: in_force

1. Authority. Whenever the Attorney General reasonably believes that a violation of section 1204‑A may be occurring in the sale of motor fuel, the Attorney General may require by summons the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers before the Attorney General relating to any and all costs of operation of any motor fuel retailer or wholesaler. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §20 (COR).]

2. Penalty. Any person who fails to comply with a summons issued under this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable to the State to be recovered in a civil action. [PL 1981, c. 423, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1681 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 308 / Section 1681
10 §1681. Fees
Status: in_force

Annually by September 1st, a person who operates or causes to be operated an oil terminal facility within the State, as defined in Title 38, section 542, subsection 7 , and a person who is required to register with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, section 545-B , shall pay to the Attorney General a fee for each 10,000 gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil transported into the State during the previous 12-month period ending June 1st. Home heating oil or motor fuel oil that is subsequently exported from the State is excluded from computation, except that home heating oil sold to a retailer or retail outlet located outside the State that sells home heating oil at retail within the State is not excluded. The fee that must be paid by September 1, 1996 and for each subsequent year is 40¢ for each 10,000 gallons or portion thereof. The fees must be deposited in a dedicated, nonlapsing account, known as the Petroleum Marketing Fund. The Attorney General shall administer the fund. [PL 2005, c. 155, §8 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1482 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219 / Section 1482
10 §1482. Residential insulation contract
Status: in_force

No person shall install insulation in any existing residence for compensation without providing the owner or lessee in advance with a written contract which shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions which shall be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the contract: [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

1. Resistance factor. The resistance factor of the insulation per inch and the thickness in inches to be installed; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

2. Type of insulation. The type of insulation to be installed; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

3. Area covered. An estimate of the square footage of area to be covered; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

4. Degree of flammability. The degree of flammability of the insulation; [PL 1979, c. 154 (RPR).]

5. Method of installation. The method of installation to be used; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

6. Type of ventilation. The type of ventilation to be installed. If no ventilation is to be installed, the contract shall so state; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

7. Guarantee against settling. Whether the installed insulation is guaranteed against settling and, if so, for how long and to what degree; if not, the contract shall so state; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

8. Type of vapor barrier. The type of vapor barrier to be installed. If no vapor barrier is to be installed, the contract shall so state; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

9. Areas to be insulated. The areas of the dwelling to be insulated; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

10. Changes required. Any construction, reconstruction or structural changes required to install the insulation; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

11. Work following insulation. Any restoration, finishing or cleanup work to be performed following the installation of insulation; [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

12. Provisions of warranties. The provisions of all warranties; [PL 1983, c. 681, §1 (AMD).]

13. Names. The name, business address and owner of the firm providing the goods and services provided herein; and [PL 1983, c. 681, §1 (AMD).]

14. Use of urea formaldehyde insulation. If urea formaldehyde insulation is to be installed, the following information: A. A warning that urea formaldehyde may cause the occupants to experience harmful side effects, including respiratory problems, dizziness, nausea, eye and throat irritations and cancer; [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).] B. Disclosure that allergic symptoms may develop anywhere from a few days to more than 6 months after installation; and [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).] C. Disclosure whether the contractor will take corrective action if an allergic reaction develops. [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 681, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1675 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 308 / Section 1675
10 §1675. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

Information received by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to sections 1673 and 1674 is confidential. [PL 1993, c. 719, §3 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 980 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 980
10 §980. Taxation and fees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of this chapter, transactions and property of the authority shall be treated as follows. [PL 1985, c. 344, §26 (NEW).]

1. Revenue obligation securities; exemption from taxation. Revenue obligation securities of the authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be public instruments and, together with interest and income, including the profit made from their transfer or sale, shall be exempt from taxation within the State. [PL 1985, c. 344, §26 (NEW).]

2. Conveyances, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust; indentures; exemptions from taxation. Conveyances by or to the authority and leases, mortgages and deeds of trust or trust indentures by or to the authority shall be exempt from all taxation by the State or any of its political subdivisions, including, but not limited to, any applicable license, excise or other taxes imposed in respect of the privilege of engaging in any of the activities in which the authority may engage. [PL 1985, c. 344, §26 (NEW).]

3. Property exemption from taxation and other assessments. Property acquired, held or transferred by the authority shall be exempt from all taxes and from betterments and special assessments of the city, town, county, State or any political subdivision thereof. The authority may agree to make payments in lieu of taxes to the applicable political subdivisions. [PL 1985, c. 344, §26 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2655 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2655
10 §2655. Suspension or revocation of registration of dealers or repairers
Status: in_force

The state sealer is authorized to refuse to renew the certificate of any registered dealer or repairer when the state sealer is satisfied, after providing notice and opportunity for a hearing in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as to adjudicatory hearings, that the registrant has violated this subchapter or is found to be an incompetent, inefficient, unscrupulous or unsuitable person to be engaged as a dealer or repairer. The District Court, upon complaint of the state sealer or the Attorney General, is authorized to suspend or revoke the certificate of any registered dealer or repairer on the same grounds. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §64 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1100-P — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1100-P
10 §1100-P. Reports
Status: in_force

1. Regional. Each community action agency job-start program shall file the reports as required by the authority. [PL 1983, c. 856, §4 (NEW).]

2. Authority. The authority shall file a report showing the balance of each Job-start Revolving Loan Fund, the status of all outstanding loans and a report on all other program activities as part of the annual report required by section 974 . [PL 1993, c. 214, §9 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 945-F — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-F
10 §945-F. Limitation of powers
Status: in_force

The center may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor may it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness of the center may not in any way be a debt or liability of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1706 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 309 / Section 1706
10 §1706. Enforcement; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The council or a duly authorized representative may recover penalties imposed for violation of section 1702 in a civil action brought in the name of the council, and if it prevails in such action shall recover full costs; or the council may prosecute for violations thereof by complaint or indictment. The District Court and the Superior Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction of actions brought for the recovery of penalties imposed by section 1702 , and of prosecutions for violations thereof. All fines received under section 1702 by county treasurers shall be paid by them to the Treasurer of State and the same are appropriated for carrying out this chapter.
10 M.R.S. § 3322 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 606 / Section 3322
10 §3322. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]

1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW); PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

2. Farm product or raw product. "Farm product or raw product" shall mean potatoes. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]

3. Finished product. "Finished product" shall mean any manufactured or processed form of potatoes. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]

4. Inventory. "Inventory" has the same meaning as defined in Title 11, section 9‑1102, subsection (48) . [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. D, §30 (AFF).]

5. Processor. "Processor" means any person other than a consumer who purchases or contracts to purchase potatoes for processing or manufacturing which changes the physical form that the raw product possessed when harvested. The effects of the following operations shall be considered as changing the physical form possessed by such raw products when harvested: Chopping, slicing, cutting, dicing, mashing, removing skin or peel, frying or otherwise cooking, freezing, canning, dehydrating or comparable methods of preparation for marketing in what is generally considered to be a processed form. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1216 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206 / Section 1216
10 §1216. Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. [PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9006-C — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9006-C
10 §9006-C. Warranty seals
Status: in_force

The board shall issue warranty seals to be attached on manufactured housing sold in this State. The following provisions govern the attachment of warranty seals on manufactured housing. [PL 1993, c. 642, §15 (NEW).]

1. Manufacturer's warranty seal. Before manufactured housing may be installed in this State, the manufacturer shall first obtain from the board a Maine manufacturer's warranty seal. The warranty seal may be issued upon payment of the fee as set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2-A . The manufacturer must attach the seal to the manufactured housing. [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]

2. Installer's or mechanic's warranty seal. Before manufactured housing may be installed in this State, the installer or mechanic must obtain from the board a Maine installer's or mechanic's warranty seal. The warranty seal may be issued upon payment of the fee as set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2-A . The installer or mechanic must attach the seal to the manufactured housing. [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 8002 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 9 / Chapter 901 / Section 8002
10 §8002. Duties and authority of commissioner
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, referred to in this chapter as the "commissioner," is the chief administrative officer of the department and is responsible for supervising the administration of the department. The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over banking and insurance matters, and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Except as provided in subsection 13 or unless otherwise provided in law, the commissioner may not exercise or interfere with the exercise of discretionary regulatory authority granted by statute to the bureaus, offices, boards or commissions within and affiliated with the department. As chief administrative officer of the department, the commissioner has the following duties and authority to: [PL 2023, c. 625, §3 (AMD).]

1. Budget. Prepare the budget for the department; [PL 1975, c. 767, §9 (RPR).]

2. Personnel. Except as otherwise specified, appoint and remove, subject to the Civil Service Law, all personnel considered necessary to fulfill the duties and functions of the department; appoint a deputy commissioner to serve at the commissioner's pleasure; and transfer personnel within the department to ensure efficient utilization of department personnel; [PL 2023, c. 625, §4 (AMD).]

3. Purchases. Coordinate the purchase and use of all equipment and supplies within the department; [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §9 (AMD).]

4. Review. Review the organization, functions and operation of bureaus, offices, boards and commissions within and affiliated with the department to ensure that overlapping functions and operations are eliminated and that each complies fully with its statutory and public service responsibilities; [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §9 (AMD).]

5. Liaison. Act as a liaison among the bureaus, offices, boards and commissions within and affiliated with the department and act as liaison between them and the Governor; [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §9 (AMD).]

6. Recommendations. Recommend to the Governor and Legislature those changes in the laws relating to the organization, functions, services or procedures of the bureaus, offices, boards and commissions of the department as the commissioner determines desirable; [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §9 (NEW).]

7. Delegate authority. Authorize the heads of bureaus, offices, boards and commissions within the department to carry out the commissioner's duties and authority; [PL 1997, c. 727, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]

8. Adequate resources. Ensure that each bureau, office, board and commission has adequate resources to carry out regulatory functions and that the department's expenditures are equitably apportioned; [PL 1999, c. 184, §12 (AMD).]

9. Licensing. Coordinate all administrative processes related to licensing functions of bureaus, offices, boards and commissions within the department, including but not limited to the frequency and form of applications and licenses; [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).]

10. Confidentiality of shared information. Keep confidential any information provided by or to the commissioner that has been designated confidential by the agency, bureau, board or commission within or affiliated with the department that furnished the information and that is the property of the agency, bureau, board or commission that furnished the information. Any information provided pursuant to this subsection may not be disclosed by the recipient of the information unless disclosure has been authorized by the agency, bureau, board or commission that furnished the information; [PL 2011, c. 603, §1 (AMD).]

11. Report on fees. By December 1st of each even-numbered year, conduct a review of the fees assessed by the department and provide a written report to the State Budget Officer and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs, insurance and financial services matters and business, research and economic development matters identifying any fee changes the commissioner recommends for the next biennium; [PL 2023, c. 625, §5 (AMD).]

12. Recommend measures. Recommend legislation or other measures to the Governor and the Legislature for the purpose of assisting current and former members of the United States Armed Forces in obtaining any professional license within the provisions of the department related to their relevant training and experience from their military service; and [PL 2023, c. 625, §6 (AMD).]

13. Emergency authority. When a state of emergency is declared pursuant to state or federal law, temporarily modify or suspend any continuing education requirements, license expiration dates, examination requirements, license fees or other licensing requirements as necessitated by the declared emergency. The temporary modification or suspension may extend no more than one year beyond the date the state of emergency is declared. [PL 2023, c. 625, §7 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 256 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 256
10 §256. Commission action if power to grant certificates not granted (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 35, SECTION 3376)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 35, SECTION 3376)
10 M.R.S. § 3352 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 607 / Section 3352
10 §3352. Pasturage, food and shelter
Status: in_force

Whoever pastures, feeds or shelters animals by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner has a lien thereon for the amount due for such pasturing, feeding or sheltering, and for necessary expenses incurred in the proper care of such animals and in payment of taxes assessed thereon, to secure payment thereof with costs, to be enforced in the same manner as liens on goods in possession and choses in action. The court rendering judgment for such lien shall include therein a pro rata amount for such pasturage, feed and shelter provided by the lienor from the date of the commencement of proceedings to the date of said judgment.
10 M.R.S. § 945-G — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-G
10 §945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees
Status: in_force

All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the center entrusted with the custody of the securities of the center or authorized to disburse the funds of the center must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a surety bond or bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered by the surety bond, conditioned upon the faithful performance of duties, the premiums for which are paid out of the assets of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3257 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3257
10 §3257. Allegations of complaint; joinder of parties
Status: in_force

The complaint shall state that the plaintiff claims a lien on the house, building or appurtenances, or on the wharf, pier or building thereon, as the case may be, described therein, and the land on which it stands, for labor or services performed or for labor, materials or services furnished, in erecting, altering, moving or repairing said house, building or appurtenances, or in constructing, altering or repairing said wharf, pier or building thereon, as the case may be; whether it was by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner, and if not, that the claimant has complied with section 3253 . The complaint shall pray that the property be sold and the proceeds applied to the discharge of such lien. Two or more lienors may join in filing and prosecuting such a complaint. Other lienors may be made parties. Other lienors may become parties and preserve and enforce their liens on said property, provided their complaints therefor, setting forth their claims in substance as required in a complaint be filed with the clerk within 120 days after the last labor or services are performed or the last labor, materials or services are furnished by them or within the additional time prescribed in section 3256 . If a court finds that in the interest of justice an action claiming a lien on property should be located in another court of this State, the court making the finding may transfer the action to the other court. The court may consolidate 2 or more actions claiming liens on the same property into one proceeding, if justice shall so require. Any mortgagee or other person having a claim upon, or interested legally or equitably in, said property may be made a party. The court shall have power to determine all questions of priority of lien or interest, if any, between parties to the proceeding. [PL 1981, c. 585, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 947 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-C / Section 947
10 §947. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]

1. Fund. "Fund" means the Maine Economic Improvement Fund. [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]

2. Research and development. "Research and development" means applied scientific research and related commercial development conducted by the University of Maine System, its member institutions and its employees and students in the target areas. [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]

3. Target areas. "Target areas" means the targeted technologies identified in Title 5, chapter 407 for which applied research and development is considered most likely to produce significant benefits to the people and economy of the State. A. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).] B. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).] C. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).] D. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).] E. [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).] [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 945-K — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-B / Section 945-K
10 §945-K. Annual report; audit
Status: in_force

The center shall provide an annual report and an independent audit of its activities to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and the members of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9725 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 14 / Chapter 1103 / Section 9725
10 §9725. Fire and building-related codes and standards remain
Status: in_force

The codes and standards listed in this section remain in force in their entirety unless the board adopts and publishes a conflict resolution between the fire and safety codes and standards and the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. Conflict resolutions adopted pursuant to this chapter must also be incorporated into the fire and safety codes and standards by the appropriate authorities: [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]

1. Fire safety codes and standards. Fire safety codes and standards adopted pursuant to Title 25, sections 2452 and 2465 ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]

2. Electrical standards. Electrical standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 1153‑A ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]

3. Plumbing code. The plumbing code adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 3403‑B ; [PL 2007, c. 699, §6 (NEW).]

4. Oil and solid fuel burning equipment standards. Oil and solid fuel burning equipment standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 18123, subsection 2 ; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

5. Propane and natural gas equipment standards. Propane and natural gas equipment standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 18123, subsection 2 ; [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. B, §9 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

6. Boiler and pressure vessel standards. Boiler and pressure vessel standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 15103‑A ; and [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]

7. Elevator standards. Elevator standards adopted pursuant to Title 32, section 15205‑A . [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 9099 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 953 / Section 9099
10 §9099. Implied warranty and covenant of habitability
Status: in_force

1. Implied warranty of fitness for human habitation. In any written or oral agreement for rental of a space in a mobile home park, the park owner or operator is deemed to covenant and warrant that the space and its associated facilities are fit for human habitation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

2. Complaints. If a condition exists in a space which renders the space unfit for human habitation, a tenant may file a complaint against the park owner or operator in the District Court or Superior Court. The complaint must state that: A. A condition, which must be described, endangers or materially impairs the health or safety of the tenants; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The condition was not caused by the tenant or another person acting under the tenant's control; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. Written notice of the condition was given without unreasonable delay to the park owner or operator or to the person who customarily collects rent on behalf of the park owner or operator. (1) This notice requirement may be satisfied by actual notice to the person who customarily collects rents on behalf of the park owner or operator; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The park owner or operator unreasonably failed under the circumstances to take prompt, effective steps to repair or remedy the condition; and [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] E. The tenant was current in rental payments owing to the park owner or operator when written notice was given. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

3. Remedies. If a complaint is filed under this section, the court shall enter any temporary restraining orders that are necessary to protect the health or well-being of tenants or of the public. If the court finds that the allegations in the complaint are true, the park owner or operator is deemed to have breached the warranty of fitness for human habitation established by this section as of the date when actual notice of the condition was given to the park owner or operator. In addition to any other relief or remedies which may otherwise exist, the court may take one or more of the following actions. A. The court may issue appropriate injunctions ordering the park owner or operator to repair all conditions which endanger or materially impair the health or safety of the tenant. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. The court may determine the fair value of the tenant's use and occupancy of the space from the date when the park owner or operator received actual notice of the condition until the time that the condition is repaired and further declare what, if any, money the tenant owes the park owner or operator or what, if any, rebate the park owner or operator owes the tenant for rent paid in excess of the value of use and occupancy. In making this determination, there is a rebuttable presumption that the rental amount equals the fair value of the space free from any condition rendering it unfit for human habitation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] C. The court may authorize the tenant to temporarily vacate the space if the space must be vacant during necessary repairs. No use and occupation charge may be incurred by a tenant until the tenant resumes occupation of the space. If the park owner or operator offers reasonable alternative housing accommodations, the court may not surcharge the park owner or operator for alternate tenant housing during the period of necessary repairs. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] D. The court may enter any other orders that it considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. The court may not award consequential damages for breach of the warranty of fitness for human habitation. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

4. Waiver. A written agreement under which the tenant accepts specified conditions which may violate the warranty of fitness for human habitation in return for a stated reduction in rent or other specified fair consideration is binding on the tenant and the park owner or operator. Any agreement, other than as provided in this subsection, by a tenant to waive any of the rights or benefits provided by this section is void. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

5. Municipal ordinance or rule. Municipalities may adopt or retain, by ordinances or rules, standards more stringent than those provided in this section. Any less restrictive municipal ordinance or rule establishing standards is invalid and suspended by this section. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

6. Applicability to renter. Notwithstanding the definition of "tenant" in section 9091, subsection 5 , this section applies to a person who rents a mobile home and rents the mobile home park lot on which the mobile home is located from a mobile home park operator. [PL 1991, c. 661, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1310-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 209-B / Section 1310-B
10 §1310-B. Criminal violations
Status: in_force

1. Obtaining information under false pretenses. A person who knowingly and intentionally obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses commits a Class D crime. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Unauthorized provision of information. An officer or employee of a consumer reporting agency who knowingly and intentionally provides information concerning an individual from the agency's files to a person not authorized to receive that information commits a Class D crime. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500-E — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 227 / Section 1500-E
10 §1500-E. Other remedies
Status: in_force

1. Rights. This section may not be construed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law. [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]

2. Enforcement. A consumer may bring an action to recover for damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, plus reasonable costs and attorney's fees. It is a valid defense to an action brought under this subsection if, at the time of sale, the dealer had no reasonable way of knowing that the device was intended to be used within manufacturer specifications by the consumer as an assistive device as defined by section 1500, subsection 1 . [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1365 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 211-A / Section 1365
10 §1365. Franchise interest; vested rights
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for the manufacturer or franchisor, without due cause, to terminate a franchise or to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its distributors or dealers. [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1074-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1074-B
10 §1074-B. Qualified energy conservation bonds
Status: in_force

1. Reallocation. To the extent permitted by federal law, 30% of the allocation to the State and to the counties of the State of the national qualified energy conservation bond volume limitation established pursuant to 26 United States Code, Section 54D(e), as amended, and as described in Internal Revenue Service Notice 2009-29, Section 4 is reallocated to the authority as the issuer of qualified energy conservation bonds, for further reallocation by the authority for any project in any county of the State. Reallocations pursuant to this subsection are considered voluntary and affirmative waivers by the affected counties for the purposes of 26 United States Code, Section 54D et seq. and any regulations or guidance provided by the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service thereunder. [PL 2009, c. 517, §12 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1062 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1062
10 §1062. Assistance to municipalities
Status: in_force

The authority may assist municipalities in negotiations with prospects, drafting of contracts, arranging for financing and negotiations for sale of securities to be issued under this subchapter. [PL 1983, c. 519, §18 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1437 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1437
10 §1437. Survivorship
Status: in_force

1. Right of family member. The right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions. A. Any designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new recreational vehicle dealer who has been designated as successor to that dealer in writing to the manufacturer may succeed the dealer in the ownership or operation of the dealership under the existing dealer agreement or distribution agreement if the designated family member gives the manufacturer of new recreational vehicles a written notice of the intention to succeed to the dealership within 90 days of the dealer's death or incapacity. The designated family member may not succeed the dealer if there exists good cause for refusal to honor the succession on the part of the manufacturer. [PL 2009, c. 562, §19 (AMD).] B. The manufacturer may request and the designated family member shall provide, upon the request, on forms provided for that purpose by the manufacturer, personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession may be honored. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 562, §19 (AMD).]

2. Refusal to honor; notice required. The refusal to honor the right of the designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions. A. If a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, factory representative or importer believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the succession to the ownership and operation of a dealership by a designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new recreational vehicle dealer under the existing dealer agreement, the manufacturer, within 60 days of receipt of the information requested in subsection 1, paragraph B , may serve upon the designated family member notice of its refusal to honor the succession or its intent to discontinue the existing dealer agreement with the dealership. A discontinuance may not take place sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).] B. The notice must state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession and of the intent to discontinue the existing dealer agreement with the dealership no sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).] C. If notice of refusal and discontinuance is not served upon the designated family member in a timely manner, the dealer agreement continues in effect and is subject to termination only as otherwise permitted by this section. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]

3. Written designation of succession unaffected. This section does not preclude a new recreational vehicle dealer from designating any person, by written instrument filed with the manufacturer, as that dealer's successor. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 919 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107 / Section 919
10 §919. Board of directors; officers
Status: in_force

The Board of Directors of the Maine Development Foundation, referred to in this chapter as "the board of directors," consists of a minimum of 15 directors elected or appointed to serve in that capacity in accordance with this section. The board of directors shall annually determine the number of directors for the succeeding year. The corporators shall elect 1/2 of the elected directors from among the private sector corporators and 1/2 of the elected directors from among the public sector corporators. The Governor shall appoint 2 directors from among the ex officio corporators. Elected directors must be elected to 4-year staggered terms, as provided by the board of directors, and may not be elected for more than 2 successive terms. The corporators shall elect a chair, a vice-chair and a treasurer from among the board of directors. The board of directors shall appoint a president of the Maine Development Foundation. The president may not be appointed from among the other directors. Upon appointment, the president becomes a director and the chief executive officer of the Maine Development Foundation. [PL 2025, c. 325, §1 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1125 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 202 / Section 1125
10 §1125. Enforcement
Status: in_force

A supervised lender's or lessor's failure to comply with the requirements of section 1124 shall constitute a violation of Title 9‑A which shall be enforceable under Title 9‑A, section 6‑108 . [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §72 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 9061 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9061
10 §9061. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

1. Board. "Board" means the Manufactured Housing Board or its employees. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38 (AMD).]

3. Dealer. "Dealer" means any person engaged in the sale, leasing, or distribution of new manufactured homes primarily to persons who in good faith purchase or lease a manufactured home for purposes other than resale. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

4. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation or its employees. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38 (AMD).]

5. Distributor. "Distributor" means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of manufactured homes for resale. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

6. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means any person engaged in manufacturing or assembling manufactured homes, regardless of the destination of the homes, including any person engaged in importing homes for resale. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §24 (AMD).]

7. Manufactured housing. "Manufactured housing" means for the purpose of this subchapter, a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width, and 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein; except that the term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this subsection except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code 5401, et seq. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

8. Secretary. "Secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]

9. State administrative agency. "State administrative agency" means the department that has been approved or conditionally approved to carry out the state plan for enforcement of the standards pursuant to section 623 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, 42 United States Code, Section 5422 and 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 3282, Subpart G. [PL 1993, c. 642, §31 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 2623-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2623-A
10 §2623-A. Certain wood by-products
Status: in_force

A carrier transporting loose sawdust or wood shavings for final delivery to a destination where they will be used in the production of agricultural commodities shall conspicuously label the volume capacity of the vehicle in cubic feet or cords. For the purposes of this section a cord means 128 cubic feet. [PL 1981, c. 288 (NEW).]

Any sale from a vehicle covered by this section shall be accompanied by a sales slip indicating the volume sold. [PL 1981, c. 288 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1496-C — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 223-A / Section 1496-C
10 §1496-C. Sale or disclosure of customer proprietary network information
Status: in_force

1. Civil violation. Except as provided in subsection 3 , a person may not sell or disclose or offer to sell or disclose any customer proprietary network information relating to the wireless telephone service account of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State or any other customer proprietary information of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State. A. Violation of this subsection constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]

2. Criminal violation. Except as provided in subsection 3 , a person may not knowingly sell or disclose or offer to sell or disclose any customer proprietary network information relating to the wireless telephone service account of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State or any other customer proprietary information of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime. [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]

3. Exceptions. The prohibitions contained in subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to a disclosure of customer proprietary network information or any other customer proprietary information: A. Authorized or required by: (1) Any state or federal law, regulation or rule; (2) An order of an agency having regulatory authority over a wireless telephone service provider; or (3) The wireless telephone service account holder; or [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] B. Required by a subpoena, warrant or other lawful process. [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 946 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107-C / Section 946
10 §946. Establishment
Status: in_force

The Maine Economic Improvement Fund is established to administer investments in targeted research and development and product innovation and to provide the basic investment necessary to obtain matching funds and competitive grants from private and federal sources. [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3327 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 606 / Section 3327
10 §3327. Personal action to recover debt
Status: in_force

This chapter does not impair or affect the right of any claimant that possesses a lien to maintain a personal action to recover that debt against a processor, either in an action to foreclose the claimant's lien or in a separate action. The claimant is not required to state in an affidavit to procure an attachment that the claimant's demand is not secured by a lien. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §77 (COR).]

1. Collections credited to claims. The judgment, if any, which is obtained by the plaintiff in such personal action, or personal judgment which is obtained in such lien action, does not impair or merge any lien right or claim which is held by such plaintiff. Any money which is collected on the judgment shall be credited on the amount of such lien or claims in any action which is brought to enforce the lien or in any action which is filed pursuant to this chapter by the commissioner. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]

2. Posting of bonds. In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may file with the court in which the action is pending a surety bond which is approved by such court in an amount that is sufficient to cover the demand of plaintiff's complaint, including the costs, whereupon the court may order the release of a portion or the whole of any product or processed product upon which the lien of plaintiff has attached. [PL 1975, c. 725 (NEW).]

3. Presentation of evidence to court. The processor may also, on motion duly noticed, introduce evidence to the court before whom any such action is pending to the effect that the processor has sufficient security or money on deposit with the commissioner to protect the lien or other rights of plaintiff. If the processor does so, the court may order the release of a portion or the whole of the product upon which the lien of plaintiff is attached and deny to plaintiff any recovery in that action. Such action by the court does not prejudice any other rights or remedies that are possessed by the plaintiff. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §78 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 980-D — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 980-D
10 §980-D. Payroll Processor Recovery Fund
Status: in_force

The Payroll Processor Recovery Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is created. The fund must be deposited with and maintained by the authority. The fund must be administered by the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, referred to in this section as "the fund administrator," in accordance with the provisions of chapter 222 . All money received by the authority from the fund administrator for the purpose of providing a source of recovery for employers injured by a payroll processor's failure to pay taxes or unemployment premiums must be credited to the fund. A portion of the interest earned on money in the fund may be used to pay the fund maintenance expenses of the authority; the balance must be credited to the fund. The balance in the fund must revert to the fund administrator if the need for the fund is obviated. [PL 2005, c. 500, §1 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §6 (REV); PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §47 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1444 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1444
10 §1444. Dealer's right to associate
Status: in_force

Any dealer has the right of free association with other dealers for any lawful purpose. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 2411 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2411
10 §2411. Concurrent jurisdiction
Status: in_force

In municipalities for which sealers of weights and measures have been appointed as provided for in this chapter, the state sealer shall have concurrent authority to enforce this chapter.
10 M.R.S. § 1179 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1179
10 §1179. Franchise interest, vested rights
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or franchisor without due cause, to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its motor vehicle dealers, to terminate a franchise or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee shall receive fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the business. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1523 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 301-A / Section 1523
10 §1523. Attested copy
Status: in_force

Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall promptly make a copy of the original and attest that copy by marking upon it the same endorsement that is required to appear upon the original, together with a further endorsement that the copy is a true copy of the original document. The attested copy must be returned to the person submitting the document for filing or to that person's representative. [PL 1997, c. 376, §2 (AMD).]

An attested copy issued by the Secretary of State under this section or a copy duly certified by the Secretary of State is admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of the mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of this State. [PL 1997, c. 376, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1194 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204-A / Section 1194
10 §1194. Dealer sale practices for new or used motor vehicles
Status: in_force

When selling new or used motor vehicles a dealer must adhere to the following sale practices. [PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).]

1. Dealer revocation of sale. If a dealer sells a new or used motor vehicle and allows the buyer to take possession of it, the dealer can not at a later date inform the buyer of that vehicle that the dealer is canceling the sale unless the dealer has disclosed at the time of the sale and at the time of cancellation that if financing can not be procured according to the terms agreed upon in the contract, the consumer shall receive: A. Reimbursement of the entire vehicle purchase price or, if a leased vehicle, the lease payments made to date, including any paid finance charges on the purchased or leased vehicle; [PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).] B. Reimbursement of all charges pertinent to the contract, including, but not limited to, sales tax, license and registration fees and similar government charges; and [PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).] C. The vehicle traded in or, if the vehicle is not available, the trade-in value of the vehicle established in the contract. [PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).] This subsection does not apply to any sale canceled by the dealer due to material misrepresentation made by the buyer. [PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 977 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 977
10 §977. The Finance Authority of Maine; successor
Status: in_force

The authority shall be the successor to the Maine Guarantee Authority, the Maine Veterans Small Business Loan Authority and the Maine Small Business Loan Authority. All properties, rights in land, buildings and equipment and any funds, moneys, revenues and receipts or assets of each of the authorities, including funds previously appropriated by the State for the Maine Guarantee Authority, the Maine Veterans Small Business Loan Authority and the Maine Small Business Loan Authority shall belong to the Finance Authority of Maine as successor. All liabilities of the Maine Guarantee Authority, the Maine Veterans Small Business Loan Authority and the Maine Small Business Loan Authority shall become liabilities of the Finance Authority of Maine. Any resolution with respect to the issuance of bonds or insurance by the Maine Guarantee Authority, the Maine Veterans Small Business Loan Authority, the Maine Small Business Loan Authority and any other action taken by them with respect to assisting in the financing of any project shall be a resolution of the Finance Authority of Maine or an action taken by the Finance Authority of Maine. [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1105 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 201 / Section 1105
10 §1105. Profiteering in necessities
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Abnormal market disruption" means a significant disruption to the production, distribution, supply, sale or availability of a commodity or commodities that: (1) Is caused by an event such as a natural or human-made emergency or disaster, whether local or remote; and (2) Causes ordinary competitive market forces to cease to function normally. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §13 (COR).] B. "Cost" means the expense associated with the acquisition, production, distribution or sale of necessities and may include, among other things, replacement costs, taxes and transportation costs. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] C. "Necessities" includes food for human or animal consumption; seeds; potable water; pharmaceutical products, including prescription medications; wearing apparel; shoes; building materials; gas and electricity for light, heat and power; ice; fuel of all kinds; and fertilizer and fertilizer ingredients; together with tools, utensils, implements, machinery and equipment required for the actual production or manufacture of the same. "Necessities" includes any other vital or necessary goods or service except those: (1) Subject to continuous maximum price regulation under the provisions of any state or federal law; (2) As to which the State's authority is preempted; or (3) Furnished or provided by: (a) Insurers; or (b) Nonprofit hospitals, medical service organizations or health maintenance organizations authorized to transact business within the State pursuant to Title 24 and Title 24‑A . [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).] D. "Unconscionable price" means a price that is actionable under this section. There is a rebuttable presumption that a price is unconscionable when it exceeds by more than 15% the sum of: (1) The price at which similar goods or services were offered for sale or sold by that person immediately prior to the beginning date of the abnormal market disruption. If that person did not offer such goods or services immediately prior to the abnormal market disruption, then the price is the price at which similar goods or services were offered for sale or sold by another person similarly situated prior to the abnormal market disruption; and (2) The increased cost calculated according to the method used by that person prior to the abnormal market disruption. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §13 (COR).]

2. Declaration. Whenever it appears upon due inquiry and consultation with the Attorney General that an abnormal market disruption exists or that there is a substantial likelihood that an abnormal market disruption is imminent, the Governor may, in the Governor's sole discretion and after considering whether the declaration of an abnormal market disruption itself will disrupt supplies for affected necessities, declare an abnormal market disruption. A. A declaration made under this subsection must specify: (1) The beginning date of the abnormal market disruption; (2) The particular necessity, necessities or categories of necessities that are affected by the abnormal market disruption and made subject to the provisions of subsections 3 and 4 ; and (3) The levels of trade or commerce that are affected by the abnormal market disruption and made subject to the provisions of subsections 3 and 4 . [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] B. A declaration of abnormal market disruption under this subsection expires when the Governor declares it expired or 60 days from the date of its issuance, whichever is sooner. The declaration of abnormal market disruption may be modified by the Governor at any time. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] C. The Governor shall publish decisions under this subsection in a manner reasonably calculated to give affected persons adequate notice. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] D. Any person may petition the Governor regarding the Governor's decisions under this subsection. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).]

3. Profiteering prohibited. After the Governor has declared an abnormal market disruption and before the declaration of the abnormal market disruption expires, a person may not sell or offer for sale necessities at an unconscionable price. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).]

4. Civil violation. A violation of subsection 3 is a civil violation that constitutes and may be prosecuted as an unfair act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce pursuant to Title 5, section 207 , except that the provisions of Title 5, section 213 do not apply. The declaration of an abnormal market disruption creates a rebuttable presumption that the disruption occurred and existed from the beginning date in the declaration to the date of its expiration. [PL 2005, c. 580, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1310-C — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 209-B / Section 1310-C
10 §1310-C. Civil liability for willful noncompliance
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency or user of information that willfully and knowingly fails to comply with a requirement imposed under this chapter with respect to a consumer is liable to that consumer for and the court may award an amount equal to the sum of: [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

1. Actual damages. Actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

2. Treble damages. An amount equal to 3 times the actual damages according to subsection 1 ; and [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]

3. Costs and attorney's fees. In the case of a successful action to enforce a liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court. [PL 2013, c. 228, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1061-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1061-B
10 §1061-B. Designation of issuer of recovery zone facility bonds and qualified energy conservation bonds
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by federal law, and to the extent not previously reallocated pursuant to section 1074‑A or 1074‑B , the county commissioners of any county may authorize the authority to issue recovery zone facility bonds or qualified energy conservation bonds on behalf of that county pursuant to subchapter 3 or a municipality to issue recovery zone facility bonds or qualified energy conservation bonds on behalf of that county pursuant to this subchapter. [PL 2009, c. 517, §10 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1904 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 315 / Section 1904
10 §1904. Remedies
Status: in_force

Any violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be a deceptive trade practice, as defined in chapter 206, section 1212 , and the remedies available to any aggrieved party shall be those contained within chapter 206, section 1213 . [PL 1979, c. 266 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 13 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 1-A / Section 13
10 §13. Legislative approval of trade agreements
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Commission" means the Citizen Trade Policy Commission established in Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 79‑A . [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).] B. "Trade agreement" means an agreement reached between the United States Government and any other country, countries or other international political entity or entities that proposes to regulate trade, procurement, services or investment among the parties to the agreement. "Trade agreement" includes, but is not limited to, any agreements under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, all regional free trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Central America Free Trade Agreement and all bilateral agreements entered into by the United States, as well as requests for binding agreement received from the United States Trade Representative. [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]

2. State official prohibited from binding the State. If the United States Government provides the State with the opportunity to consent to or reject binding the State to a trade agreement, or a provision within a trade agreement, then an official of the State, including but not limited to the Governor, may not bind the State or give consent to the United States Government to bind the State in those circumstances, except as provided in this section. [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]

3. Receipt of request for trade agreement. When a communication from the United States Trade Representative concerning a trade agreement provision is received by the State, the Governor shall submit a copy of the communication and the proposed trade agreement, or relevant provisions of the trade agreement, to the chairs of the commission, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Maine International Trade Center and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters and business, research and economic development matters. [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]

4. Review by commission. The commission, in consultation with the Maine International Trade Center, shall review and analyze the trade agreement and issue a report on the potential impact on the State of agreeing to be bound by the trade agreement, including any necessary implementing legislation, to the Legislature and the Governor. [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]

5. Legislative approval of trade agreement required. Unless the Legislature by proper enactment of a law authorizes the Governor or another official of the State to enter into the specific proposed trade agreement, the State may not be bound by that trade agreement. [PL 2009, c. 385, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3868 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 627 / Section 3868
10 §3868. Sale of vessels attached by lien and nonlien claims
Status: in_force

When a vessel attached for liens and also in the ordinary manner is sold by order of the court and the proceeds are more than sufficient to satisfy the lien judgments, the surplus shall be paid to the officer to be held upon the writs of attachment not founded on the lien claims.
10 M.R.S. § 1473 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 217 / Section 1473
10 §1473. Construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter may not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the rights or warranties provided to persons under any other law of this State, except that Title 11, section 2‑316, subsection (5) does not apply to transactions under this chapter. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §16 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1601 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 305 / Section 1601
10 §1601. Trademarks
Status: in_force

In order to better carry out the objectives of the Potato Tax Law, the Maine Potato Commission may develop and register trademarks. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may delegate to the Maine Potato Commission the authority to regulate the use of the State of Maine trademark when used in packaging potatoes, both fresh and processed. [RR 2009, c. 2, §19 (COR); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
10 M.R.S. § 1031 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1031
10 §1031. Loans eligible for investment
Status: in_force

Loans insured under this subchapter are made legal investments for all insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, savings banks, savings and loan associations, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries, public and private pension or retirement funds and other persons. [PL 2003, c. 537, §45 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 391 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 391
10 §391. Disclosure and confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

1. Disclosure required. Notwithstanding subsections 2 and 3 , and except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph F , the board shall make available the following records, either to any person upon a request that reasonably describes the records to which access is sought or, if no request is made, in any manner and at any time that the board may determine: A. After a written application or proposal for financial assistance or property transfer has been filed in a form specified by or acceptable to the board: (1) Names of recipients of or applicants for financial assistance, including principals, where applicable; (2) Amounts, types and general terms of financial assistance provided to those recipients or requested by those applicants; (3) Description of projects and businesses benefiting or to benefit from the financial assistance; (4) Names of transferors or transferees, including principals, of property to or from the board, the general terms of transfer and the purposes for which transferred property will be used; and (5) Number of jobs and the amount of tax revenues projected and resulting from a project; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] B. Any information pursuant to a waiver determined satisfactory by the board; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] C. Information that, as determined by the board, has already been made available to the public; and [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] D. Information necessary to comply with Title 1, section 407, subsection 1 . [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] The board shall provide to a legislative committee the information or records specified in a written request signed by the chair of that legislative committee. The information or records may be used only for the lawful purposes of the committee and in any action arising out of any investigation conducted by it. [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]

2. Confidential information. The following records are designated as confidential for purposes of Title 1, section 402, subsection 3, paragraph A : A. Any record obtained or developed by the board prior to receipt of a written application or proposal, in a form specified by or acceptable to the board, for financial assistance to be provided by or with the assistance of the board or in connection with a transfer of property to or from the board. After receipt by the board of the application or proposal, a record pertaining to the application or proposal may not be considered confidential unless it is confidential under another provision of this subsection; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] B. Any record obtained or developed by the board that: (1) A person, including the board, to whom the record belongs or pertains has requested be designated confidential; and (2) The board has determined contains information that gives the owner or a user an opportunity to obtain business or competitive advantage over another person who does not have access to the information, except through board records, or access to which by others would result in a business or competitive disadvantage, loss of business or other significant detriment, other than loss or denial of financial assistance from the board in the case of a person other than the board, to any person to whom the record belongs or pertains; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] C. Any financial statement or tax return of an individual or any other record obtained or developed by the board the disclosure of which would constitute an invasion of personal privacy, as determined by the board; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] D. Any record, including any financial statement or tax return obtained or developed by the board in connection with any monitoring or servicing activity by the board, pertaining to any financial assistance provided or to be provided by or with the assistance of the board; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] E. Any record obtained or developed by the board that contains an assessment by a person who is not employed by the board of the creditworthiness or financial condition of any person or project; and [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] F. Any financial statement or business and marketing plan in connection with any project receiving or to receive financial assistance from the board, if a person to whom the statement or plan belongs or pertains has requested that the record be designated confidential. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]

3. Wrongful disclosure prohibited. A member, officer, employee, agent, other representative of the board or other person may not knowingly divulge or disclose records declared confidential by this section, except that the board may, in its discretion, make or authorize any disclosure of information of the following types or under the following circumstances: A. Impersonal, statistical or general information; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] B. If necessary in connection with processing any application for, obtaining or maintaining financial assistance for any person or in connection with acquiring, maintaining or disposing of property; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] C. To a financing institution or credit reporting service; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] D. Information necessary to comply with any federal or state law or rule or with any agreement pertaining to financial assistance; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] E. If necessary to ensure collection of any obligation in which it has or may have an interest; [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] F. In any litigation or proceeding in which the board has appeared, introduction for the record of any information obtained from records declared confidential by this section; and [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] G. Pursuant to a subpoena, request for production of documents, warrant or other order by competent authority, as long as the order appears to have first been served on the person to whom the confidential information sought pertains or belongs and as long as the order appears on its face or otherwise to have been issued or made upon lawful authority. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1054 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1054
10 §1054. Taxable bond option
Status: in_force

With respect to all or any portion of any issue of any bonds or any series of bonds that the authority may issue in accordance with the limitations and restrictions of this subchapter, the authority may covenant and consent that the interest on the bonds is includable, under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue law of the United States, in the gross income of the holders of the bonds to the same extent and in the same manner that the interest on bills, bonds, notes or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holders under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any subsequent law. Bonds issued pursuant to this section are not subject to any limitations or restrictions of any law that may limit the authority's power to issue those bonds or to the procedures set forth in section 1043 or in section 1044, subsections 1 , 11 and 12 . The foregoing grant of power may not be construed as limiting the inherent power of the State or its agencies under any other provision of law to issue debt, the interest on which is includable in the gross income of the holders of the interest under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any subsequent law. Any action or proceeding in any court to contest the issuance of the securities, the approval by the authority of a project to benefit from issuance of the securities or the approval by the authority of mortgage insurance or the provision of a capital reserve fund for the securities for any reason must be started within 30 days after the date on which the members of the authority adopt a formal resolution approving issuance of the securities and otherwise must be governed by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 . Once the authority has adopted a resolution to approve the issuance of securities pursuant to this section, any action by the authority to amend, alter or revise the resolution may not commence a new period of time within which any such action or proceeding may be commenced. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 969‑A, subsection 11 and Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 , including, but not limited to, Title 5, sections 11002 and 11003 , any such action or proceeding may be commenced only by first serving the petition for review upon the authority, in hand, within that 30-day period. After the expiration of the 30-day period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of the resolution or contesting any provision of the resolution, any amendment to the resolution or the issuance of the securities may be started or asserted nor may the resolution or the issuance of the securities be open to question in any court upon any grounds. [PL 2019, c. 160, §8 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 373 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 373
10 §373. Board
Status: in_force

1. Establishment; membership. There is established the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board that consists of 9 members as follows: the Director of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services or the director's designee; the Treasurer of State or the Treasurer of State's designee; an experienced consumer lender; a certified public accountant; and 5 persons with a range of disabilities, all nondesignated members to be appointed by the Governor. The board shall annually elect a chair from among its members. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. FF, §5 (AMD).]

2. Terms. The members appointed by the Governor serve for terms of 4 years. All other members serve during their tenure in the position that they represent on the board. Any vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term of that position. Members appointed by the Governor upon completion of the terms of the initial members are appointed as follows: A. One member for one year; [PL 1991, c. 871, §1 (NEW).] B. Two members for 2 years; [PL 1991, c. 871, §1 (NEW).] C. Two members for 3 years; and [PL 1991, c. 871, §1 (NEW).] D. Two members for 4 years. [PL 1991, c. 871, §1 (NEW).] Thereafter, the terms of office of members appointed by the Governor are for 4 years. [PL 1991, c. 871, §1 (AMD).]

3. Compensation. Members shall be compensated according to Title 5, chapter 379 . [PL 1987, c. 817, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1171-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1171-A
10 §1171-A. Corporate affiliates
Status: in_force

A franchisor may not use any subsidiary corporation, affiliated corporation, other corporation in which it owns or controls more than 5% of the stock or other corporation, partnership, association or person to accomplish what would otherwise be prohibited conduct under this chapter on the part of the franchisor. This section does not limit the right of any entity included within the scope of this section to engage in reasonable and appropriate business practices in accordance with the usage of the trade in which it is engaged. [PL 1997, c. 521, §5 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9405 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9405
10 §9405. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
Status: in_force

1. Electronic means or form not required. This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Consent. This chapter applies only to transactions between parties, each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Other transactions. A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Variance by agreement. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this chapter of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

5. Conclusions of law. Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1029 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1029
10 §1029. Insurance of subchapter 3 loans
Status: in_force

1. Eligible for insurance. All payments required under a mortgage, a loan agreement or related documents for a project financed by revenue obligation securities issued pursuant to subchapter 3 , including revenue obligation securities that provide full or partial financing for more than one project, are eligible for insurance to the extent permitted under this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 537, §43 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]

2. Insurance payment. In any case when the authority becomes obligated by contract or other agreement to make an insurance payment with respect to any insured mortgage or other agreement issued with respect to insured subchapter 3 loans, the authority shall: A. Make the payment at the time and in the manner provided by the applicable contract or agreement, charging the payment to the Mortgage Insurance Fund, Loan Insurance Reserve Fund or, in the case of payments required under agreements issued for aboveground and underground storage facility replacement projects, to the Underground Oil Storage Replacement Fund; [PL 2003, c. 537, §43 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).] B. [PL 1985, c. 714, §27 (RP).] C. [PL 1985, c. 714, §27 (RP).] D. Take all reasonable steps to enforce the payment of amounts due from the mortgagor. [PL 1985, c. 714, §27 (AMD).] E. [PL 1985, c. 714, §27 (RP).] The trustee for any bond or note issued in anticipation of the bond or, if there is no trustee, the holder of any bond or note has the right to bring suit against the authority for payment in accordance with the contract or other agreement executed by the authority. [PL 2003, c. 537, §43 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 3263 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3263
10 §3263. Petition for release
Status: in_force

Any owner of a building, wharf, pier or real estate upon which a lien is claimed may petition in writing the judge or justice of the court in which the lien action is filed setting forth the name of the lienor, the court and county or division in which the action is pending, the fact that a lien is claimed under sections 3251 to 3254 , the particular building, wharf, pier or real estate, and the owner's interests in the building, wharf, pier or real estate, its value and the owner's desire to have it released from the lien. The judge or justice shall issue a written notice, which must be served on the lienor or the lienor's attorney 10 days at least prior to the time fixed in the notice for a hearing. At the hearing, the judge or justice may order the owner to give bond to the lienor in an amount and with sureties as the judge or justice may approve, conditioned to pay the amount for which the lienor may be entitled to a lien as determined by the court, with the lienor's costs in the action, within 30 days after final decree or judgment. The clerk shall give the plaintiff an attested copy of the complaint and proceedings, with a certificate under seal of the court attached to the copy of the complaint and proceedings, that the bond has been duly filed in the clerk's office. The record of the copy and certificate in the registry of deeds, in the county or district where the real estate or interest in the real estate lies, vacates the lien. [PL 2025, c. 390, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 925 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 107 / Section 925
10 §925. Annual report, audit
Status: in_force

The foundation shall provide an annual report and an independent audit of its activities to the Governor, the Legislature, its corporators and members. The foundation shall be subject to such further audit and review as deemed necessary by the Governor or the Legislative Council at the expense of the State. [PL 1977, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1369 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 211-A / Section 1369
10 §1369. Statute of limitation
Status: in_force

Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues; however, if a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the person entitled to bring that action, the period prior to the discovery of that cause of action is excluded in determining the time allowed for commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the Federal Government or any of its agencies under the antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or any other federal act, or the laws of the State related to antitrust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of the civil, criminal or administrative proceeding. [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9412 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9412
10 §9412. Retention of electronic records; originals
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record that: A. Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. Remains accessible for later reference. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Transmission information. A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection 1 does not apply to any information whose sole purpose is to enable the record to be sent, communicated or received. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Agents. A person may satisfy subsection 1 by using the services of another person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Originals. If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection 1 . [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

5. Checks. If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection 1 . [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

6. Evidence; audits. A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection 1 satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit or like purposes, unless a law enacted after the effective date of this chapter specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

7. Governmental agencies. This section does not preclude a governmental agency of the State from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency's jurisdiction. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1161 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 203-A / Section 1161
10 §1161. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]

1. Consumer. "Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee, of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty, except that the term "consumer" shall not include any governmental entity, or any business or commercial enterprise which registers 3 or more motor vehicles. [PL 1987, c. 359, §1 (AMD).]

2. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means manufacturer, importer, distributor or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle. [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]

3. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means any motor driven vehicle, designed for the conveyance of passengers or property on the public highways that is sold or leased in this State, except that the term "motor vehicle" does not include any vehicle used primarily for commercial purposes with a gross vehicle weight of 8,500 pounds or more. [PL 2003, c. 337, §2 (AMD).]

4. Reasonable allowance for use. "Reasonable allowance for use" means an amount that can not exceed the lesser of 1/3 of that amount allowed per mile by the United States Internal Revenue Service as provided by regulation, revenue procedure or revenue ruling promulgated under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, Section 162 for the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes based upon the mileage reported for that motor vehicle on the application for state-certified arbitration accepted by the State plus all mileage directly attributable to use by a consumer beyond 20,000 miles or 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle. [PL 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD).]

5. State-certified arbitration. "State-certified arbitration" means the informal dispute settlement procedure administered by the Department of the Attorney General which arbitrates consumer complaints dealing with new motor vehicles that may be so defective as to qualify for equitable relief under the Maine lemon laws. [PL 1989, c. 570, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500-LL — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 245 / Section 1500-LL
10 §1500-LL. Enforcement of parking violations on property accessible to the public (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 10, SECTION 1500-Z)
Status: in_force

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 10, SECTION 1500-Z)

A person or entity that owns, operates or manages property accessible to the public for the parking of motor vehicles, or that provides collection or enforcement services with respect to the parking of motor vehicles, may not impose, assess or seek to enforce or collect any fine, fee or charge to any person for the violation of any parking rule applicable to that property except in compliance with this section. [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).]

1. Fine, fee or charge amount must be reasonable and conspicuously posted. The amount of any fine, fee or charge to any person for the violation of any parking rule applicable to property accessible to the public for the parking of motor vehicles must be reasonable and must be conspicuously and prominently posted within the property so that it is visible at any entrance and exit of a parking lot or parking structure within the property by a person entering and exiting in a motor vehicle. [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).]

2. Written notice of violation required. Written notice of a violation of any parking rule applicable to property accessible to the public for the parking of motor vehicles, including the failure to pay an amount of money to park a motor vehicle, must be provided to the registered owner of the motor vehicle. At a minimum, the written notice must include the following information: A. The date and time of the violation; [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).] B. The nature of the violation, including the parking rule violated; [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).] C. The amount of the fine, fee or charge for the violation and the payment due date for the fine, fee or charge for the violation, which must be at least 10 business days after the date of the written notice of the violation; [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).] D. Payment instructions; and [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).] E. Contact information for the person or entity responsible for collecting the fine, fee or charge for the violation. [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).] [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).]

3. Use of automated license plate recognition system prohibited. The provisions of Title 29‑A, section 2117‑A prohibit the use of an automated license plate recognition system at a property accessible to the public for the parking of motor vehicles, subject to the exceptions enumerated in that section. [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).]

4. Violation; remedies. A violation of this section is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. In addition to any remedies available under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, a claimant may obtain an award of damages equal to 3 times the amount of a fine, fee or charge assessed, imposed or sought to be enforced in violation of this section. [PL 2025, c. 350, §1 (NEW); RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §20 (RAL).]
10 M.R.S. § 1481 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 219 / Section 1481
10 §1481. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

1. Insulation. "Insulation" means any material, including, but not limited to, mineral wool, cellulose fibre, vermeculite and perlite, and foams to reduce heat flow between the interior and exterior surfaces of a building. [PL 1981, c. 470, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

2. Person. "Person" means an individual, a copartnership, corporation or any other legal entity. [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

3. Residence or residential. "Residence" or "residential" shall mean any existing dwelling structure with 3 or less living units whether leased or owner occupied. Except as provided in this subsection, buildings used for commercial or business purposes shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]

4. Resistance factor. "Resistance factor" shall have the same meaning as "thermal resistance," as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 387 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 13 / Section 387
10 §387. Review of applications
Status: in_force

In order to effectively review and process applications under the program, the board may delegate the authority to deny applications for disbursements from the fund to one or more subcommittees of the members. Such delegation may provide that the action of the subcommittee constitutes final agency action. The board may delegate authority to recommend approval of applications, but final approval may be given only by the board. [PL 1995, c. 699, §3 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1180 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1180
10 §1180. Franchisee's right to associate
Status: in_force

Any franchisee shall have the right of free association with other franchisees for any lawful purpose. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1023-Q — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1023-Q
10 §1023-Q. Improvements to Logging and Fishing Enterprises Loan Program
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Fishing enterprise" means any enterprise directly or indirectly concerned with the commercial harvest of wild or aquacultured marine organisms whose primary source of income is derived from such harvesting. "Fishing enterprise" includes licensed persons who fish commercially, aquaculturists and cooperatives for persons who fish commercially. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] B. "Fund" means the Improvements to Logging and Fishing Enterprises Loan Fund. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] C. "Logging enterprise" means a person who qualifies as an independent contractor under Title 26, section 1043, subsection 11, paragraph E and who is engaged in harvesting or hauling trees from forest land for a forest landowner. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

2. Program authorized. In accordance with this section, the authority shall establish and oversee the Improvements to Logging and Fishing Enterprises Loan Program to increase the availability of capital by financing loans to a logging enterprise or fishing enterprise. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

3. Improvements to Logging and Fishing Enterprises Loan Fund. The Improvements to Logging and Fishing Enterprises Loan Fund is established within the authority. The authority may receive, invest and expend on behalf of the fund money from gifts, grants, bequests, loans and donations in addition to money appropriated or allocated by the State. Deposits to the fund must be made to and maintained by the authority. Any money credited to the fund may be used to finance loans only to an eligible logging enterprise or fishing enterprise for the purposes set forth in subsection 4 . Repayment of these loans and interest on these loans must be credited to the fund. Interest earned on money in the fund and interest earned on loans made from the fund may be used to pay the administrative costs of processing loan applications and servicing and administering the fund and loans. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

4. Purposes of loans. A loan under this section may be made only for the following purposes: A. To provide assistance to an existing logging enterprise or fishing enterprise in this State for the purchase of capital equipment used in commercial harvesting; [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] B. For the purchase of new or used equipment used in commercial harvesting in connection with an existing logging enterprise or fishing enterprise; [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] C. For refinancing existing loans used to finance eligible uses as described in this subsection; or [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] D. If the authority approves at the time of loan commitment, to pledge money in the fund as security for, and to apply money in the fund to, payment of principal, interest and other amounts due on any term loans insured by the authority to an eligible logging enterprise or fishing enterprise. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

5. Conditions. Logging enterprise and fishing enterprise loans are subject to the following conditions. A. A loan for any project under this section, the total cost of which exceeds $200,000, may not exceed 90% of the total cost of the project. A loan from the fund may not be provided for such a project unless the applicant demonstrates a commitment of private funds of at least 5% of the total cost of the project; except that, in order to encourage the undertaking of cooperative projects by 2 or more logging enterprises or fishing enterprises, a loan may not be provided unless the cooperating logging enterprises or fishing enterprises as a group demonstrate a commitment of private funds of at least 5% of the total cost of the project. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] B. A loan for any project under this section, the total cost of which is $200,000 or less, may not exceed 90% of the total cost of the project. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] C. A loan must be at the interest rate established pursuant to subsection 6 . [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

6. Interest rate. The interest rate for loans under this section is the federal prime rate on the date of loan commitment but may not be greater than 2%. A loan current on the effective date of this subsection may be refinanced at the borrower's request to an interest rate of the federal prime rate but not greater than 2%. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

7. Administrative costs. The authority may charge the fund for its reasonable administrative costs, not to exceed 3% annually of the fund balance, for administration of the fund. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

8. Report. The authority shall include in its annual report pursuant to section 974 a summary of loans made under this section during the previous fiscal year, loans outstanding categorized by the types of enterprises receiving the loans and the effectiveness of the program. Effectiveness measures may include, but are not limited to, evaluation of the number of logging enterprises or fishing enterprises retained, expanded or created; the increase in the number of jobs created or retained; any increased business revenues and new capital raised; any improved wages paid to employees; and any new capital investment and increase in profitability. [PL 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]

9. Rules. The authority may adopt rules as necessary 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 2025, c. 413, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 372 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 372
10 §372. Fund established
Status: in_force

1. Creation of fund. There is established the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund, which must be used to provide funding for loans to qualified borrowers within the State in order to acquire adaptive equipment designed to assist the borrower in becoming independent and for other purposes as allowed under section 376 . The fund must be deposited with and maintained by the Treasurer of State or other state agency and contain appropriations provided for that purpose, interest accrued on the fund balance, funds received by the board to be applied to the fund and funds received in repayment of loans. The Treasurer of State may make disbursements only upon written direction from the board. This fund is a nonlapsing revolving fund. All money in the fund must be continuously applied to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 166, §1 (AMD).]

2. Administrative expenses. Costs and expenses of maintaining, servicing and administering the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund established by this chapter may be paid out of amounts in the fund. [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. FF, §4 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 9415 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 1051 / Section 9415
10 §9415. Time and place of sending and receipt
Status: in_force

1. Sending. Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is sent when it: A. Is addressed properly or otherwise directed properly to an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record; [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. Is in a form capable of being processed by that information processing system; and [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] C. Enters an information processing system outside the control of the sender or of a person that sent the electronic record on behalf of the sender or enters a region of the information processing system designated or used by the recipient that is under the control of the recipient. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

2. Receipt. Unless otherwise agreed between a sender and the recipient, an electronic record is received when it: A. Enters an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record; and [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. Is in a form capable of being processed by that information processing system. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

3. Physical location. Subsection 2 applies even if the place the information processing system is located is different from the place the electronic record is deemed to be received under subsection 4 . [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

4. Place of business. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the electronic record or agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is deemed to be sent from the sender's place of business and to be received at the recipient's place of business. For purposes of this subsection, the following rules apply. A. If the sender or recipient has more than one place of business, the place of business of that person is the place having the closest relationship to the underlying transaction. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] B. If the sender or the recipient does not have a place of business, the place of business is the sender's or recipient's residence, as the case may be. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

5. Actual receipt. An electronic record is received under subsection 2 even if no individual is aware of its receipt. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

6. Contents. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from an information processing system described in subsection 2 establishes that a record was received but, by itself, does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

7. Legal effect. If a person is aware that an electronic record purportedly sent under subsection 1 , or purportedly received under subsection 2 , was not actually sent or received, the legal effect of the sending or receipt is determined by other applicable law. Except to the extent permitted by the other law, the requirements of this subsection may not be varied by agreement. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1548 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 302 / Section 1548
10 §1548. Effect on other laws
Status: in_force

1. No effect. Except as provided in this section, this Act displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary and other laws of this State providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret. This Act does not affect: A. Contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] B. Other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] C. Criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] D. The duty of any person to disclose information where expressly required by law; or [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] E. The provisions of the Maine Tort Claims Act, Title 14, chapter 741 . [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).] [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1250-F — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 206-B / Section 1250-F
10 §1250-F. Civil remedies
Status: in_force

1. Civil remedies. A franchisee or personal sports mobile dealer who suffers financial loss of money or property, real or personal, or who has otherwise been adversely affected as a result of an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act or a violation of a provision of this chapter may bring an action for damages and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. When the franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer regardless of the amount in controversy and assess costs against the opposing party. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in a civil or administrative proceeding under this chapter or in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any other part of the Maine Revised Statutes is prima facie evidence against that person subject to the conditions set forth in the federal antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16. [PL 2001, c. 246, §2 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1111 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 201-A / Section 1111
10 §1111. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

1. Billing period. "Billing period" means the time period for payment agreed to by 2 parties or, in the absence of an agreement, the calendar month within which work is performed. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

2. Construction contract. "Construction contract" means any agreement, whether written or oral, to perform or to supply materials for work on any real property. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

3. Contractor. "Contractor" means a person or entity that contracts with an owner to perform work on real property. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

4. Delivery. "Delivery" means receipt by addressee, including, but not limited to, by first class, registered or certified mail, or by hand delivery or transmitted by facsimile machine. Properly addressed mail is deemed delivered 3 days from the day it was sent. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

5. Material supplier. "Material supplier" means any person or entity that has furnished or contracted to furnish materials or supplies in connection with a construction contract. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

6. Owner. "Owner" means a person or entity having an interest in real property on which work is performed or to which materials for performing work are delivered, if the person or entity has agreed to or requested that work. "Owner" includes successors in interest of the owner and agents of the owner acting within their authority. "Owner" also includes the State and instrumentalities and subdivisions of the State including municipalities, school districts and school administrative districts having an interest in that real property. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

7. Real property. "Real property" means real estate, including lands, leaseholds, tenements and hereditaments and improvements placed on real estate. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

8. Subcontractor. "Subcontractor" means any person or entity that has contracted to perform work for or provide services to a contractor or another subcontractor in connection with a construction contract. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]

9. Work. "Work" means to build, alter, repair or demolish any improvement on, connected with or beneath the surface of any real property, or to excavate, clear, grade, fill or landscape any real property, to construct driveways, private roadways, highways and bridges, drilled wells, septic systems, sewage systems or utilities, to furnish materials for any of those purposes or to perform labor upon real property. "Work" also includes any design or other professional or skilled services rendered by architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects and construction engineers. [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1178 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1178
10 §1178. Covered under written or oral agreements
Status: in_force

1. Agreements subject to this chapter. Written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor with a motor vehicle dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales agreements, policies and procedures agreements, bulletins or manuals, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts, and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor has any direct or indirect interest, are subject to this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 356, §11 (AMD).]

2. Copy of agreement or amendments. Before any new selling agreement or any amendment thereto between said parties shall become effective, the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch or division, factory branch or division, wholesale branch or division, or officer, agent or other representative thereof shall, 90 days prior to the effective date thereof, forward a copy of such agreement or amendment to the dealer. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3260 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3260
10 §3260. Deficiency; judgment for balance
Status: in_force

If the proceeds of the sale after payment of costs and expenses of sale are insufficient to pay the lien claims and costs in full, the court may render judgment against the debtor in favor of each individual lienor for the balance of the individual lienor's claim and costs remaining unpaid and may issue executions for the judgments. If the proceeds of sale, after the payment of costs and expenses of sale, are more than sufficient to pay the lien claims and all costs in full, the balance remaining must be paid to the person or persons legally or equitably entitled to the remaining balance. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §73 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 980-A — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 980-A
10 §980-A. Allocation of federal bond ceiling
Status: in_force

The authority may, by rulemaking pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II , establish a process that is different from the federal formula for allocating that portion of the ceiling established by the United States Code, Title 26, Section 146, as amended, allocated to the authority pursuant to section 363 . For purposes of this section, the authority may also limit the types of projects which are eligible to receive allocations of the ceiling and establish other requirements and limitations for assuring effective and efficient use of the ceiling. The authority shall include in its report pursuant to section 974 a description of its operations pursuant to this section for the most recent calendar year and of its plans, if any, to revise any allocation system established pursuant to this section. The chief executive officer is designated as the state official authorized to issue the certification under the United States Code, Title 26, Section 149(e)(2)(F), as amended, for allocations of the state ceiling allocated to the authority pursuant to section 363. [PL 1987, c. 3, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 973 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 973
10 §973. Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Title 5, section 18, subsection 1, paragraph B , each member of the authority and each employee, contractor, agent or other representative of the authority is deemed an "executive employee" solely for purposes of Title 5, section 18 , and for no other purpose, except that the chief executive officer in addition is deemed an "executive employee" for purposes of Title 5, section 19 . Title 17, section 3104 does not apply to any of those representatives. [PL 2001, c. 417, §8 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1210-D — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205-B / Section 1210-D
10 §1210-D. Violation
Status: in_force

1. Violations. A violation of this chapter is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in addition to remedies authorized pursuant to the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, a person found in violation of this chapter based on unauthorized subscription or membership or other charges billed to or paid by a consumer is required to provide to the consumer a refund or credit for 3 times the unauthorized amounts billed or paid. [PL 2025, c. 376, §12 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 376, §13 (AFF).]

2. Exceptions. An action may not be brought under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act if a seller violates this chapter as the result of an error and provides a full refund or credit for all amounts billed to or paid by the consumer from the date of the subscription or membership renewal until the date of the termination of the subscription or membership or the date of the subsequent notice of renewal, whichever occurs first. [PL 2025, c. 376, §12 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 376, §13 (AFF).]

3. Enforcement; rules. The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall bring necessary actions for violations of this chapter in accordance with this section. The Attorney General may adopt rules necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. Rules adopted by the Attorney General pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2025, c. 376, §12 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 376, §13 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 2503 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2503
10 §2503. Capacity; platform size; one-draft weighing
Status: in_force

A licensed public weighmaster shall not use any scale to weigh a load, the weight of which exceeds the nominal or rated capacity of the scale. When the gross or tare weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles is to be determined, the weighing shall be performed upon a scale having a platform of sufficient size to accommodate such vehicle or combination of vehicles fully, completely and as one entire unit. If a combination of vehicles must be broken up into separate units in order to be weighed as prescribed, each such separate unit shall be entirely disconnected before weighing and a separate weight certificate shall be issued for each such separate unit.
10 M.R.S. § 1545 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 302 / Section 1545
10 §1545. Attorneys fees
Status: in_force

If a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith, a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith or willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorneys fees to the prevailing party. [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1500-L — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 231 / Section 1500-L
10 §1500-L. Posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Governmental entity" means a unit, subdivision or entity of the Federal Government, the State, a county, a municipality or another state, including an agency, department, board, commission, bureau, division or military or public safety organization. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]

2. False representation of posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce. A person who is not an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity or who does not have express approval of a governmental entity may not in commerce: A. Represent, imply or otherwise cause a likelihood of confusion that the person is an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity in the sale, advertising for sale, marketing, offering, distribution or solicitation of any goods or services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] B. Simulate a summons, complaint, jury notice, tax form or other judicial or administrative process or make an untrue statement that any good, service, advertisement or offer was sent or distributed by or has been approved, authorized or endorsed in whole or in part by a governmental entity; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] C. Use language or a symbol, logo, representation, statement, title, name, seal, emblem, insignia, trade or brand name, business or control tracking number, website, e-mail address or any other term or content that falsely represents or implies or otherwise causes a likelihood of confusion that any goods, services, advertisement or offer is from a governmental entity; or [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] D. Offer a document that is available free of charge or at a lesser price from a governmental entity without conspicuously disclosing that availability in a manner that is clearly visible to a consumer. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]

3. Unfair trade practice. A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10 . [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1448 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 214-A / Section 1448
10 §1448. Statute of limitation
Status: in_force

Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues. If a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the discovery of the cause of action by the person so entitled is excluded in determining the time limited for commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the United States or any of its agencies under the antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or any other federal Act or the laws of the State related to antitrust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of the civil, criminal or administrative proceeding. [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1209 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 205 / Section 1209
10 §1209. Reports
Status: in_force

1. Requirement. Whenever the price of motor fuel sold at a retail outlet operated or controlled by a wholesaler of motor fuel is less than the dealer tankwagon price charged for the same motor fuel to any independent retail outlet supplied by the wholesaler and located within one mile of the wholesaler's outlet, the wholesaler shall file a written report with the Attorney General setting forth the information specified in subsection 2 . This section shall apply only when the price at the wholesaler's outlet is less, for one full business day, than the most recent dealer tankwagon price to the independent outlet, provided that such sale was made to the independent retail outlet within 30 days prior to the date the lower price was posted by the wholesaler. "Dealer tankwagon price" means the wholesaler's price for motor fuel delivered to the independent retail outlet. [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).]

2. Contents. The report required from the wholesaler shall contain the following information: A. The date on which the underpricing occurred; [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] B. The name and location of the wholesaler's retail outlet; [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] C. The wholesale cost of the motor fuel sold at that outlet; [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] D. The retail price the wholesaler charged on the date the underpricing occurred; [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] E. The name and location of the independent outlet which the wholesaler has underpriced; [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] F. The most recent dealer tankwagon price and date of sale to the independent retail outlet; and [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] G. The retail price of the independent on the date the underpricing occurred. [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).] The report shall be filed by postmarking it within 5 business days of the date on which the underpricing occurred. [PL 1981, c. 423, §2 (NEW).]

3. Penalty. A person who fails to file a report as required by this section is subject to a penalty of not more than $500 a day for each day after the first 5 business days on which the person fails to file a report by postmarking it. The penalty must be payable to the State and recoverable in a civil action. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §21 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 2353 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2353
10 §2353. Technical requirements for commercial devices
Status: in_force

The specifications, tolerances and other technical requirements for commercial weighing and measuring devices as adopted by the National Conference on Weights and Measures and published in National Bureau of Standards Handbook 44, "Specifications, Tolerances and Other Technical Requirements for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices," or published in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, 1990, and supplements or revisions to those publications, shall apply to commercial weighing and measuring devices in the State, except insofar as modified or rejected by regulation. [PL 1989, c. 24, §3 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 978 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 978
10 §978. Governmental function
Status: in_force

The Finance Authority of Maine shall administer and exercise the authority granted to it by this chapter. The carrying out of its powers and duties is deemed the performance of an essential governmental function. [PL 1983, c. 519, §6 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 9008 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9008
10 §9008. Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

1. Licenses. A person may not manufacture, sell, broker, distribute, install or service any manufactured housing in this State regardless of the destination of the housing without first obtaining a license from the board as required in this chapter. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]

2. Violation of regulations and standards. A person may not knowingly manufacture, sell, broker, distribute, install or service manufactured housing in the State that is not in compliance with the regulations and standards authorized under this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 344, §7 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 9043 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 951 / Section 9043
10 §9043. Approval alternatives
Status: in_force

1. Inspection agency. Any manufacturer seeking inspection and approval of manufactured housing subject to the requirements of this subchapter may contract with an inspection agency authorized by the board to perform the necessary services in order to obtain approval of the manufactured housing. [PL 1981, c. 152, §14 (RPR).]

2. Local option. The provisions of this subchapter must be waived by the board with respect to manufactured housing that is installed in a municipality that has adopted a building code and has a local building code enforcement agency if: A. The manufactured housing is found by the local enforcement agency to comply with the applicable local building code; and [PL 1981, c. 152, §14 (NEW).] B. The local enforcement agency reports the compliance to the board in such form and detail as the board may reasonably require. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).] [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).]

3. Program of approval. The board may provide a special program of approval to manufacturers who can demonstrate an unreasonable economic hardship resulting from the alternatives in subsections 1 and 2 , except that in no case shall a program of unsupervised self-certification be authorized. [PL 1981, c. 152, §14 (NEW).]

4. Certification. The manufacturer of that housing, regardless of the approval alternative used, shall certify that the manufactured housing conforms to all applicable standards whether adopted by the board or local enforcement agency, as the case may be, and that manufacturer's certification must be permanently affixed to the manufactured housing in accordance with such requirements as the board may by rule prescribe. Affixation of a certificate to manufactured housing signifies the manufacturer's representation and warranty to all purchasers of the housing that the housing was manufactured in accordance with all applicable standards of the board or the local enforcement agency, as the case may be, in effect on the date of manufacture. [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §19 (AMD).]

5. Documentation. The manufacturer shall provide to an agency in accordance with this section for review and approval any required documents necessary to define the design, assembly and installation of the manufactured housing to be produced, including the quality assurance practices to be applied by the manufacturer. [PL 1981, c. 152, §14 (NEW).]

6. Inspection and certification. Manufactured housing produced by a manufacturer approved in subsection 5 , shall be inspected by an approval agency in accordance with this section, and certified by that agency as having been constructed in accordance with the standards adopted by the board or local enforcement agency, as the case may be, provided the approval agency makes that determination. [PL 1981, c. 152, §14 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 3261 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 3261
10 §3261. Certificate to be filed with register of deeds
Status: in_force

1. Certificate of court clerk. When a complaint provided for in chapters 601 to 631 in which a lien is claimed on real estate is filed with the Superior Court or District Court clerk, the clerk shall forthwith, upon written request of the plaintiff's attorney, file a certificate setting forth the names of the parties, the date of the complaint and of the filing of the complaint and a description of the real estate as described in the complaint in the registry of deeds for the county or district in which the land is situated. [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).]

2. Notice of lien complaint. When a complaint has been filed with the Superior Court or District Court pursuant to this chapter, the claimant shall, within 60 days of the date on which the complaint was filed, cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds for the county or district in which the land is situated either: A. A certificate of the court clerk in accordance with subsection 1 ; [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).] B. An affidavit of the claimant or claimant's attorney setting forth the name of the court in which the complaint was filed, the names of the parties, the date of the complaint and of the filing of the complaint, a description of the real estate as described in the complaint and the name, address and telephone number of the claimant or the claimant's attorney; or [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).] C. An attested copy of the complaint. [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).]

3. Failure to file notice of lien complaint. The failure to file notice of a lien complaint in accordance with subsection 2 does not invalidate a lien, but if notice of the filing of a lien complaint is not recorded in the registry of deeds in accordance with this section before a bona fide purchaser takes title to the premises, the bona fide purchaser for value takes title free of the lien. [PL 2005, c. 311, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1023-B — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1023-B
10 §1023-B. Mortgage Insurance Fund
Status: in_force

1. Creation. There is created and established under the jurisdiction and control of the authority the Mortgage Insurance Fund. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]

2. Deposited with Treasurer of State or invested. Money in the fund, not needed currently to meet the obligations of the authority as provided for in this subchapter, shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund or may be invested in such manner as is provided for by law. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]

3. Items charged or credited. The authority may charge or credit to the fund: A. All expenses of the authority, including payments required pursuant to mortgage insurance agreements and operating expenses; and [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).] B. All income of the authority, including mortgage insurance premiums, fees, reimbursements and proceeds of sale, lease or other disposition of its property, except that proceeds received by the authority from the sale, lease or other disposition of property it may have acquired in accordance with section 1025, subsection 1 , shall be credited either to the Mortgage Insurance Fund or the Loan Insurance Reserve Fund as directed by the authority. [PL 1985, c. 714, §11 (AMD).] [PL 1985, c. 714, §11 (AMD).]

4. Accounts. The authority may divide the fund into such separate accounts as it determines are necessary or convenient for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]

5. Bond proceeds. Proceeds of bonds issued for purposes authorized by the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14‑A, may not be commingled, for accounting purposes, with proceeds of bonds issued for purposes of the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14‑D. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]

6. Revolving fund. The fund shall be a nonlapsing revolving fund. All money in the fund shall be continuously applied by the authority to carry out this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]

7. Successor. Funds held by the authority under prior law in the Mortgage Insurance Fund, the Maine Small Business Loan Insurance Fund and the Veterans' Small Business Loan Insurance Fund shall be held in the Mortgage Insurance Fund created by this section. [PL 1985, c. 344, §45 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1175 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1175
10 §1175. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
Status: in_force

Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers prior to delivery of new motor vehicles to retail buyers. The delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers and a schedule of the compensation to be paid to its motor vehicle dealers for the work and services they shall be required to perform in connection with such delivery and preparation obligations shall constitute any such dealer's only responsibility for product liability as between such dealer and such manufacturer. The compensation as set forth on said schedule shall be reasonable. [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]

In any action or claim brought against the dealer on a product liability complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer shall be entitled, from the manufacturer, to receive its reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action. [PL 1979, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]

In any action or claim brought against the dealer on a breach of implied warranty complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer shall be entitled, from the manufacturer, to receive its reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action. In any such implied warranty action, a dealer shall have the rights of a buyer under Title 11, section 2‑607, subsection (5) . [PL 1985, c. 221 (NEW).]

The court shall consider the dealer's share in the responsibility for the damages in awarding costs and attorney's fees. [PL 1979, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1123 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 202 / Section 1123
10 §1123. Scope
Status: in_force

1. Application. Except as provided in subsection 2 , this chapter applies to any agreement signed in connection with a consumer loan or consumer lease entered into in this State between a consumer who is a resident of this State at the time of the loan or lease and a supervised lender or lessor. [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]

2. Exclusions. This chapter does not apply: A. To consumer loans or consumer leases in which the amount financed or in the case of consumer leases, the capitalized cost of the leased property, exceeds $100,000; and [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).] B. To language or arrangement which is specifically required by federal or state law, regulation or official agency interpretation; or to agreements, the form or any part of which is required by any governmental instrumentality as a condition of the assignability of the agreement. [PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]
10 M.R.S. § 1074 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1074
10 §1074. Taxable bond option
Status: in_force

With respect to all or any portion of any issue of bonds or any series of bonds which any municipality may issue in accordance with the limitations and restrictions of this subchapter, the municipality may covenant and consent that the interest on the bonds shall be includable, under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue law of the United States, in the gross income of the holders of the bonds to the same extent and in the same manner that the interest on bills, bonds, notes or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holders under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any subsequent law. Bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to any limitations or restrictions of any law which may limit the municipality's power to issue those bonds or to the procedures set forth in section 1063 or in section 1064, subsection 1 . Any bonds or issue or series of bonds with respect to which the municipality covenants and consents that the interest on the bonds shall be includable, under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue law of the United States in the gross income of the holders of the bonds to the same extent and in the same manner that interest on bills, bonds, notes or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holders under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any subsequent law shall be a properly authorized, legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of the municipality, regardless of whether the bonds were authorized, executed, delivered or issued prior to or after the effective date of this section. The foregoing grant of power shall not be construed as limiting the inherent power of municipalities under any other provision of law to issue debt, the interest on which is includable in the gross income of the holders of the interest under the United States Internal Revenue Code or any subsequent law. [RR 2009, c. 2, §10 (COR).]
10 M.R.S. § 1100-MM — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1100-MM
10 §1100-MM. New loans prohibited after shutdown
Status: in_force

An affected employee may not apply for a loan under the program after a shutdown ends. A financial institution may not approve a loan under the program after a shutdown ends. [PL 2025, c. 494, §2 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 1023-I — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 110 / Section 1023-I
10 §1023-I. Economic Recovery Program Fund
Status: in_force

1. Creation. The Economic Recovery Program Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is created under the jurisdiction and control of the authority. [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).]

2. Sources of money. The fund consists of the following: A. All money appropriated or allocated for inclusion in the fund, from whatever source; [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).] B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money from the fund; [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).] C. Subject to any pledge, contract, fee or other obligation, any money that the authority receives in repayment of advances from the fund; and [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).] D. Any other money available to the authority and directed by the authority to be paid into the fund. [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).] [PL 1991, c. 849, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 849, §7 (AFF).]

3. Application of the fund. Money in the fund, except money in the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account, may be applied to carry out any power of the authority under or in connection with section 1026‑J or to pay obligations incurred in connection with the fund. Money in the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account may be applied to carry out any power of the authority under or in connection with section 1026‑J or 1026‑L or to pay obligations incurred in connection with the fund. Money in the fund not needed currently to meet the obligations of the authority as provided in this section may be invested in a manner permitted by law. [PL 1995, c. 117, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 117, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]

4. Accounts within fund. The authority may divide the fund into separate accounts it determines necessary or convenient for carrying out this section. Notwithstanding this subsection, the authority shall create and establish within the fund the 1992 Bond Proceeds Account and the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account. The authority shall allocate and deposit to the 1992 Bond Proceeds Account all proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to Private and Special Law 1991, chapter 113, Part A and, subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money or any money that the authority receives in repayment of advances from the 1992 Bond Proceeds Account in the fund and shall allocate to the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account all proceeds of any bonds authorized in 1994 to be issued for the purpose of meeting the needs of the Economic Recovery Program and, subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money or any money that the authority receives in repayment of advances from the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account in the fund. [PL 1993, c. 722, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 722, Pt. B, §3 (AFF).]

5. Revolving fund. The fund is a nonlapsing, revolving fund. All money in the 1992 Bond Proceeds Account of the fund must be continuously applied by the authority to carry out this section and section 1026‑J and all money in the 1994 Bond Proceeds Account of the fund must be continuously applied by the authority to carry out this section, section 1026‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A , subparagraph (2) and section 1026‑J . [PL 2003, c. 537, §24 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 537, §53 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 2368 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 501 / Section 2368
10 §2368. Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Civil penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter. A. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter after having previously violated this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] These penalties may be recovered by the state sealer on behalf of the State in a civil action. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Private action. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is liable in a civil action to a person aggrieved by the violation pursuant to the remedies set forth in Title 26, section 626-A . The civil action for damages may be brought by either the aggrieved party or, at the request of the state sealer, by the Attorney General. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
10 M.R.S. § 1192 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204-A / Section 1192
10 §1192. Disclosure requirements
Status: in_force

No dealer may sell or offer to sell any new motor vehicle unless the dealer affixes to the windshield or side window of the motor vehicle the following written disclosures: [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

1. Manufacturer's suggested retail price. The manufacturer's suggested retail price; [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

2. Manufacturer's suggested price on options. The retail delivered price suggested by the manufacturer for each accessory or item of optional equipment, physically attached to the motor vehicle at the time of its delivery to the dealer, which is not included in the price of the motor vehicle as stated pursuant to subsection 1 ; [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

3. Transportation charges. The amount, if any, charged to the dealer for transportation of the motor vehicle to the location at which it is delivered to the dealer; and [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]

4. Total amount. The total of the amounts specified pursuant to subsections 1 , 2 and 3 . [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]
10 M.R.S. § 377 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Section 377
10 §377. Loans for transportation assistance program
Status: in_force

The board or an entity with which the board has contracted to provide financial services pursuant to section 374, subsection 2 may award loans for the purpose of assisting persons with disabilities to purchase used vehicles necessary to obtain or retain employment or employment training, subject to the following limitations. [PL 2015, c. 412, §4 (AMD).]

1. Qualifications of borrower. A loan may be made under this section only to a qualifying borrower who meets the other requirements of this chapter and who demonstrates a need for a vehicle as part of an individualized plan toward employment developed with a state or community-based organization that provides employment services to persons with disabilities and that is approved by the board. [PL 2003, c. 99, §3 (NEW).]

2. Limitation on loan amount. [PL 2005, c. 191, §7 (RP).]

3. Aggregate amount of loans. The maximum aggregate amount of loans issued under this section may not exceed 7% of the value of program gross notes receivable. [PL 2005, c. 191, §7 (AMD).]

4. Repeal. [PL 2005, c. 191, §7 (RP).]
10 M.R.S. § 1173 — ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1173
10 §1173. Attorney General and civil remedies
Status: in_force

1. Civil remedies. Any franchisee or motor vehicle dealer who suffers financial loss of money or property, real or personal, or who has been otherwise adversely affected as a result of the use or employment by a franchisor of an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or any practice declared unlawful by this chapter may bring an action for damages and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. When the franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer, regardless of the amount in controversy, and assess costs against the opposing party. For the purpose of the award of attorney's fees and costs, whenever the franchisee or dealer is seeking injunctive or other relief, the franchisee or dealer may be considered to have prevailed when a judgment or other final order providing equitable relief is entered in its favor. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the United States antitrust laws, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, under the Maine Revised Statutes or under this chapter is regarded as prima facie evidence against the person subject to the conditions set forth in the United States antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16. [PL 1997, c. 521, §6 (AMD).]