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33 ME Rev Stat § 2066 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 2: PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT|33 §2066. When stored-value obligation presumed abandoned

 §2066. When stored-value obligation presumed abandoned 1.  Presumed abandoned after 3 years.  Subject to section 2070, the net obligation value of a stored-value obligation is presumed abandoned on the latest of 3 years after:   A. December 31st of the year in which the obligation is issued or additional funds are deposited into it;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. The most recent indication of interest in the obligation by the apparent owner; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]C. A verification or review of the balance by or on behalf of the apparent owner.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Amount presumed abandoned.  The amount presumed abandoned in a stored-value obligation is the net obligation value at the time it is presumed abandoned.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  No period of limitation, limited charges or fees; exceptions, disclosure.  Notwithstanding section 2112, fees, charges or a period of limitation may not be imposed on stored-value obligations, except that the issuer may charge a transaction fee for the initial issuance and for each occurrence of adding value to an existing stored-value obligation. These fees must be disclosed in a separate writing prior to the initial issuance or referenced on the stored-value obligation. Fee restrictions do not apply to any stored-value obligation that enables the holder to transfer the underlying funds to multiple unaffiliated merchants at the merchants' point-of-sale terminals or online or at an automated teller machine.   [PL 2021, c. 41, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Redemption; balance in cash.  If a stored-value obligation is redeemed in person and a balance of less than $5 remains following redemption, at the consumer's request the merchant redeeming the stored-value obligation must refund the balance in cash to the consumer. This subsection does not apply to a stored-value obligation with an initial value of $5 or less, or a stored-value obligation that is not purchased but provided as a promotion or as a refund for merchandise returned without a receipt.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 41, §1 (AMD).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2067 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 2: PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT|33 §2067. When gift obligation presumed abandoned

 §2067. When gift obligation presumed abandoned 1.  Presumed abandoned after 2 years.  Subject to section 2070, a gift obligation is presumed abandoned 2 years after December 31st of the year in which the obligation arises or the most recent transaction involving the obligation occurs, whichever is later.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Amount unclaimed.  The amount unclaimed of a gift obligation is as follows:   A. For a gift obligation whose issuance or whose most recent transaction, whichever is later, occurred during calendar year 2019 or earlier, 60% of the net obligation value at the time it is presumed abandoned;   [PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (NEW).]B. For a gift obligation whose issuance or whose most recent transaction, whichever is later, occurred during calendar year 2020, 40% of the net obligation value at the time it is presumed abandoned;   [PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (NEW).]C. For a gift obligation whose issuance or whose most recent transaction, whichever is later, occurred during calendar year 2021, 20% of the net obligation value at the time it is presumed abandoned; and   [PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (NEW).]D. For a gift obligation whose issuance or whose most recent transaction, whichever is later, occurred during calendar year 2022 or after, 0% of the net obligation value at the time it is presumed abandoned.   [PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Not presumed abandoned; sales by a single issuer under $250,000.  A gift obligation is not presumed abandoned if it was sold by a single issuer who in the past calendar year sold no more than $250,000 in face value of gift obligations. Sales of gift obligations are considered sales by a single issuer if the sales were by businesses that operate either:   A. Under common ownership or control with another business or businesses in the State; or   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. As franchised outlets of a parent business.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 4.  No period of limitation for redemption.  A period of limitation may not be imposed on the owner's right to redeem the gift obligation.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 5.  No charges or fees; exception, disclosure.  Notwithstanding section 2112, fees or charges may not be imposed on gift obligations, except that the issuer may charge a transaction fee for the initial issuance. The fee must be disclosed in a separate writing prior to the initial issuance or referenced on the gift obligation.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 6.  Redemption; balance in cash.  If a gift obligation is redeemed in person and a balance of less than $5 remains following redemption, at the consumer's request the merchant redeeming the gift obligation must refund the balance in cash to the consumer. This subsection does not apply to a gift obligation with an initial value of $5 or less.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 553, §1 (AMD).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2068 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 2: PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT|33 §2068. When security presumed abandoned

 §2068. When security presumed abandoned 1.  If communications sent at least annually, presumed abandoned after 3 years.  Subject to section 2070, if the holder sends communications to the apparent owner of a security by first class United States mail on at least an annual basis, a security is presumed abandoned 3 years after the later of:   A. The date a communication sent by the holder by first class United States mail to the apparent owner is returned to the holder as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. If the communication is resent within 30 days after the first communication is returned, the date the resent communication is returned as undeliverable to the holder by the United States Postal Service.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  If no communications sent, duty to confirm owner's interest not later than 2 years.  If the holder does not send communications to the apparent owner of a security by first class United States mail, the holder shall attempt to confirm the apparent owner's interest in the security by sending the apparent owner an e-mail not later than 2 years after the apparent owner's last indication of interest in the security. However, the holder promptly shall attempt to contact the apparent owner by first class United States mail if:   A. The holder does not have information needed to send the apparent owner an e-mail or the holder believes that the apparent owner's e-mail address in the holder's records is not valid;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. The holder receives notification that the e-mail was not received; or   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]C. The apparent owner does not respond to the e-mail within 30 days after the e-mail was sent.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  If confirmation returned undeliverable, presumed abandoned after 3 years.  If first class United States mail sent under subsection 2 is returned to the holder as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service, the security is presumed abandoned 3 years after the latest indication of interest by the apparent owner in the security.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2069 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 2: PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT|33 §2069. When related property presumed abandoned

 §2069. When related property presumed abandoned At and after the time property is presumed abandoned under this Act, any other property right or interest accrued or accruing from the property and not previously presumed abandoned is also presumed abandoned.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2071 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 2: PRESUMPTION OF ABANDONMENT|33 §2071. Deposit account for proceeds of insurance policy or annuity

 §2071. Deposit account for proceeds of insurance policy or annuity If proceeds payable under a life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract are deposited into an account with check-writing or draft-writing privileges for the beneficiary of the policy or contract and, under a supplementary contract not involving annuity benefits other than death benefits, the proceeds are retained by the insurance company or the financial organization where the account is held, the policy or contract includes the assets in the account.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2081 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2081. Address of apparent owner to establish priority

 §2081. Address of apparent owner to establish priority In this subchapter, the following rules apply:   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]1.  Last known address.  The last known address of an apparent owner, as shown in the records of the holder, is any description, code or other indication of the location of the apparent owner that identifies the state, even if the description, code or indication of location is not sufficient to direct the delivery of first class United States mail to the apparent owner.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Zip code in this State; exception.  If the zip code associated with the apparent owner is for a post office located in this State, this State is deemed to be the state of the last known address of the apparent owner unless other records associated with the apparent owner specifically identify the physical address of the apparent owner in another state.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Physical address in another state.  If the address under subsection 2 is in another state, the other state is deemed to be the state of the last known address of the apparent owner.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 4.  Address of insured or annuitant.  The address of the apparent owner of a life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract or its proceeds is presumed to be the address of the insured or annuitant if a person other than the insured or annuitant is entitled to the amount owed under the policy or contract and the address of the other person is not known by the insurance company and cannot be determined under section 2082.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2082 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2082. Address of apparent owner in this State

 §2082. Address of apparent owner in this State The administrator may take custody of property that is presumed abandoned, whether located in this State, another state or a foreign country if:   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]1.  Last known address in records of holder.  The last known address of the apparent owner in the records of the holder is in this State; or   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Determination by administrator.  The records of the holder do not reflect the identity or last known address of the apparent owner, but the administrator has determined that the last known address of the apparent owner is in this State.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2083 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2083. If records show multiple addresses of apparent owner

 §2083. If records show multiple addresses of apparent owner 1.  Most recently recorded address.  Except as in subsection 2, if records of a holder reflect multiple addresses for an apparent owner and this State is the state of the most recently recorded address, this State may take custody of property presumed abandoned, whether located in this State or another state.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Next most recently recorded address.  If it appears from records of the holder that the most recently recorded address of the apparent owner under subsection 1 is a temporary address and this State is the state of the next most recently recorded address that is not a temporary address, this State may take custody of the property presumed abandoned.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2084 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2084. Holder domiciled in this State

 §2084. Holder domiciled in this State 1.  Holder domiciled in this State.  Except as in subsection 2 or section 2082 or 2083, the administrator may take custody of property presumed abandoned, whether located in this State, another state or a foreign country, if the holder is domiciled in this State or is this State or a governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality of this State and:   A. Another state or foreign country is not entitled to the property because there is no last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property in the records of the holder; or   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. The state or foreign country of the last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property does not provide for custodial taking of the property.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Holder deemed domiciled.  If a holder's state of domicile has changed since the time property was presumed abandoned, the holder's state of domicile in this section is deemed to be the state where the holder was domiciled at the time the property was presumed abandoned.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2085 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2085. Custody if transaction took place in this State

 §2085. Custody if transaction took place in this State Except as in section 2082, 2083 or 2084, the administrator may take custody of property presumed abandoned whether located in this State or another state if:   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]1.  Transaction in this State.  The transaction out of which the property arose took place in this State;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Holder's domicile in another state.  The holder is domiciled in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of the property; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Apparent owner or other person entitled.  The last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property is unknown or in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of the property.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2086 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2086. Traveler's check, money order or similar instrument

 §2086. Traveler's check, money order or similar instrument The administrator may take custody of sums payable on a traveler's check, money order or similar instrument presumed abandoned to the extent permissible under 12 United States Code, Sections 2501 to 2503, as amended.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2087 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 3: RULES FOR TAKING CUSTODY OF PROPERTY PRESUMED ABANDONED|33 §2087. Burden of proof to establish administrator's right to custody

 §2087. Burden of proof to establish administrator's right to custody Subject to subchapter 4 and section 2165, if the administrator asserts a right to custody of unclaimed property and there is a dispute concerning the property, the administrator has the burden of proving:   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]1.  Amount.  The amount of the property;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Presumed abandoned.  That the property is presumed abandoned; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Custody of the administrator.  That the property is subject to the custody of the administrator.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2091 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 4: REPORT BY HOLDER|33 §2091. Report required by holder

 §2091. Report required by holder 1.  Report by holder.  A holder of property presumed abandoned and subject to the custody of the administrator shall report in a record to the administrator concerning the property in a format approved by the administrator.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Contract with 3rd party.  A holder may contract with a 3rd party to make the report required under subsection 1.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Responsibilities of holder.  Whether or not a holder contracts with a 3rd party under subsection 2, the holder is responsible:   A. To the administrator for the complete, accurate and timely reporting of property presumed abandoned; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. For paying or delivering to the administrator property described in the report.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2092 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 4: REPORT BY HOLDER|33 §2092. Content of report

 §2092. Content of report 1.  Report.  The report required under section 2091 must:   A. Be signed by or on behalf of the holder and verified as to its completeness and accuracy;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]B. Be filed electronically;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]C. Describe the property;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]D. Except for a traveler's check, money order or similar instrument, contain the name, if known, last known address, if known, and social security number or taxpayer identification number, if known or readily ascertainable;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]E. For an amount held or owing under a life or endowment insurance policy, annuity contract or other property for which ownership vests in a beneficiary upon the death of the owner, contain the name and last known address of the insured, annuitant or other apparent owner of the policy or contract and of the beneficiary;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]F. For property held in or removed from a safe deposit box, indicate the location of the property, where it may be inspected by the administrator and any amounts owed to the holder under section 2116;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]G. Contain the commencement date for determining abandonment under subchapter 2;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]H. State that the holder has complied with the notice requirements of section 2101;   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]I. Identify property that is a nonfreely transferable security and explain why it is a nonfreely transferable security; and   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).]J. Contain other information the administrator prescribes by rule.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  Aggregate items valued under $50.  A report under section 2091 may include in the aggregate items valued under $50 each for which personal information, as defined in section 2211, subsection 1, concerning the owner is unknown.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Personal information.  A report under section 2091 may include personal information as defined in section 2211, subsection 1 about the apparent owner or the apparent owner's property.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 4.  Former name, name of previous holder.  If a holder has changed its name while holding property presumed abandoned or is a successor to another person that previously held the property for the apparent owner, the holder must include in the report under section 2091 its former name or the name of the previous holder, if any, and the known name and address of each previous holder of the property.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).
33 ME Rev Stat § 2093 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 33: PROPERTY|Chapter 45: MAINE REVISED UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT|Subchapter 4: REPORT BY HOLDER|33 §2093. When report filed

 §2093. When report filed 1.  November 1st.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and subject to subsection 3, the report under section 2091 must be filed before November 1st of each year and cover the 12 months preceding July 1st of that year.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 2.  May 1st.  Subject to subsection 3, a report under section 2091 containing information about life insurance policies, gift obligations and stored-value obligations must be filed before May 1st of each year for the immediately preceding calendar year.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] 3.  Extension; payment.  Before the date for filing the report under section 2091, the holder of property presumed abandoned may request the administrator to extend the time for filing. The administrator may grant an extension. If the extension is granted, the administrator may require the holder to pay or make a partial payment of the amount the holder estimates ultimately will be due. The payment or partial payment terminates accrual of interest on the amount paid.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 498, §22 (NEW).