reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
8 ME Rev Stat § 139 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6: PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING MATCHES, SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS|8 §139. Taxes (REPEALED)

 §139. Taxes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 13 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 140 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6: PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING MATCHES, SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS|8 §140. Decisions (REPEALED)

 §140. Decisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 13 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 141 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §141. Commission (REPEALED)

 §141. Commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §54 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 634, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 142 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §142. Declaration of policy (REPEALED)

 §142. Declaration of policy (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 634, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 143 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §143. Meetings; chairman; quorum (REPEALED)

 §143. Meetings; chairman; quorum (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 144 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §144. Disposal of fees; expenses (REPEALED)

 §144. Disposal of fees; expenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §3 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 785, §B49 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 145 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §145. Annual reports (REPEALED)

 §145. Annual reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 146 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §146. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

 §146. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 303, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 634, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 147 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §147. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

 §147. Powers and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 303, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 634, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 147-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §147-A. Headgear required; safety equipment (REPEALED)

 §147-A. Headgear required; safety equipment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 303, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 147-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §147-B. Head injuries (REPEALED)

 §147-B. Head injuries (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 303, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 148 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §148. Boxing and kick-boxing licenses (REPEALED)

 §148. Boxing and kick-boxing licenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 634, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 149 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §149. Wrestling licenses (REPEALED)

 §149. Wrestling licenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §6 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 150 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §150. Permits for foreign copromoters (REPEALED)

 §150. Permits for foreign copromoters (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §151. Promoter's reports (REPEALED)

 §151. Promoter's reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 634, §8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §152. Taxes (REPEALED)

 §152. Taxes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §29 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 634, §9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §153. Decisions (REPEALED)

 §153. Decisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 634, §10 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §154. Disciplinary actions (REPEALED)

 §154. Disciplinary actions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 6-A: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION|8 §155. Penalties; injunction (REPEALED)

 §155. Penalties; injunction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 413, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 634, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A32 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 7: DANCES|8 §162. Violations

 §162. Violations An owner, lessee, tenant or licensee of a pavilion, hall or other building in which a dance is held in violation of any restriction imposed by section 161 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2007, c. 82, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 265 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 82, §1 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 211 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §211. Sale of fireworks (REPEALED)

 §211. Sale of fireworks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 12 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 592, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 237 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §212. Permits for displays; rules and regulations (REPEALED)

 §212. Permits for displays; rules and regulations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §32 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 725, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 174, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §213. Storage (REPEALED)

 §213. Storage (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §32 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §214. Displays and exhibitions (REPEALED)

 §214. Displays and exhibitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §32 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §215. Application of provisions (REPEALED)

 §215. Application of provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §216. Violations (REPEALED)

 §216. Violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9: FIREWORKS|8 §217. Appeals (REPEALED)

 §217. Appeals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 592, §32 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 23, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 221 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §221. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §221. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 671, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 222 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §222. Possession of fireworks

 §222. Possession of fireworks 1.  Possession prohibited.  A person may not possess or have under that person's control fireworks.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Value does not exceed $100.  If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Value exceeds $100.  If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Exception.  This section does not apply to a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 528, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §C2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 223 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §223. Sale of fireworks

 §223. Sale of fireworks 1.  Sale of fireworks prohibited.  Except for the sale of consumer fireworks under section 223-A, a person may not sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks.   [PL 2011, c. 416, §4 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Value exceeds $5,000.  If the value of the fireworks exceeds $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class B crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Value exceeds $1,000.  If the value of the fireworks exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Value does not exceed $1,000.  If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $1,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Value.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §C3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 416, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 224 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §224. Storage and manufacture of fireworks

 §224. Storage and manufacture of fireworks 1.  Storage.  A person may not store fireworks in a building or structure outside the premises of a fireworks manufactory if that building or other structure is located within 1,000 feet of any church, hospital, theatre, hall, place of assembly, workshop, factory or any inhabited building unless rules adopted by the commissioner permit storage in that building or structure.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Certificate of public liability insurance required for manufacture.  A person may not manufacture fireworks without first furnishing the Commissioner of Public Safety, in an amount to be determined by the commissioner, a certificate of public liability insurance to cover the losses, damages or injuries to persons or property that might result.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Strict liability.  Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §C4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 225 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §225. Transportation of fireworks

 §225. Transportation of fireworks 1.  Transportation of fireworks.  A person may not transport fireworks in a motor vehicle or conveyance except as permitted by the rules adopted by the commissioner.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Strict liability.  Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §C5 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 226 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §226. Displays and exhibitions of fireworks (REPEALED)

 §226. Displays and exhibitions of fireworks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 671, §4 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 227 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §227. Permits for displays; rules (REPEALED)

 §227. Permits for displays; rules (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 464, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §5 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 227-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §227-A. Requirements for obtaining permit

 §227-A. Requirements for obtaining permit 1.  Permits; requirements.  A person may not conduct a display without a permit. The commissioner shall issue a permit to possess and conduct a fireworks or flame effects display to an applicant who:   A. Applies in writing to the commissioner for a permit at least 20 days in advance of the proposed display;   [PL 2003, c. 521, §1 (AMD).]B. Applies on forms furnished by the department. An application for a permit must include:   (1) A certificate of public liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 to cover loss, damage or injuries to persons or property that might result from the display; and   (2) A site plan for the proposed display depicting a diagram of the grounds or facilities at which or in which the display will be held. The diagram must show points of discharge, fallout areas, any buildings or other structures in proximity to the display site and the location of any audience that may be present. Distances of and distances between the points of discharge and any buildings or structures must be stated on the diagram; and   [PL 2003, c. 521, §1 (AMD).]C. Submits with the application fees set out in subsection 3.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 249, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Inspection.  Upon receipt of a complete application, the department shall conduct an inspection of the proposed display site to determine the hazard posed by the display.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Fees.  The fee for a permit is $30 per display and the fee for a site inspection is $111. The fee for all inspected indoor pyrotechnic and flame effects events that occur outside of normal business hours is $100.   [PL 2019, c. 249, §3 (AMD).] 4.  Permits; violation.  A person may not conduct a fireworks or flame effects display in violation of the permit issued under subsection 1.   [PL 2019, c. 249, §4 (AMD).] 5.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply.   A. A person who conducts a fireworks or flame effects display without a permit commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2019, c. 249, §4 (AMD).]B. A person who conducts a fireworks or flame effects display in violation of a permit issued under subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2019, c. 249, §4 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 249, §4 (AMD).] 6.  Strict liability.  Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Indoor pyrotechnics and flame effects.  All indoor pyrotechnic and flame effects events must be inspected by the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal's designee.   [PL 2019, c. 249, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 521, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 437, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 437, §§6,8 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §C6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 249, §§2-5 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 227-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §227-B. Regulation restricted; exception

 §227-B. Regulation restricted; exception 1.  Regulation restricted.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a political subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to, a municipality, county, township or village corporation, may not adopt an order, ordinance, rule or regulation concerning the issuance of permits under section 227-A.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Exception.  This section does not prohibit an order, ordinance, rule or regulation of a political subdivision that, with the exception of appropriate penalty provisions, conforms exactly with an applicable provision of state law or that regulates the issuance of these permits within a jurisdiction.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 227-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §227-C. Denial, suspension or revocation of permit

 §227-C. Denial, suspension or revocation of permit The commissioner may, after a hearing in conformance with the applicable provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, suspend or revoke a permit issued under this chapter. The following are grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit:   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).]1.  Incomplete.  The application or a document filed with the application is incomplete;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Misstatement.  The application or a document filed with the application contains a material misstatement;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Site inspection.  The site fails to pass an inspection conducted by the department pursuant to section 227-A; or   [PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Failure to employ or use fireworks technician.  The applicant fails to use a licensed fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician as required to conduct the display.   [PL 2013, c. 56, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 671, §6 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 56, §3 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 228 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §228. Application of provisions

 §228. Application of provisions 1.  Firecrackers and pyrotechnical ship or railway signals.  Firecrackers and pyrotechnical ship or railway signals are included and classed as fireworks, but sections 222, 224 and 225 do not apply to the storage of pyrotechnical ship or railway signals nor to the discharge, firing or exploding of the signals when used for the protection of life and property.   [PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Exceptions.  This chapter does not apply:   A. To any article named in this chapter to be shipped directly out of the State;   [PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW).]B.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §7 (RP).]C. To the sale of flares, lanterns or fireworks for use by railroads, railways, boats, motor vehicles or other transportation agencies, or other activity lawfully permitted or required to use any or all of the articles named in this chapter for signal purposes, illumination or otherwise;   [PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW).]D. To the sale or use of blank cartridges for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports;   [PL 1999, c. 671, §8 (AMD).]E. To experiments at a factory for explosives;   [PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW).]F. To the sale of blank cartridges for use by the militia or any organization of war veterans or other organizations authorized by law to parade in public a color guard armed with firearms;   [PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW).]G. In teaching the use of firearms; or   [PL 1999, c. 671, §9 (AMD).]H. To the sale of shells for firearms, cartridges, gunpowder and explosives for the purpose of any legal use of firearms.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §9 (AMD).]I.   [PL 1999, c. 671, §10 (RP).][PL 1999, c. 671, §§7-10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 671, §§7-10 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 229 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §229. Violations (REPEALED)

 §229. Violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 528, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §C7 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 230 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS|8 §230. Appeals

 §230. Appeals Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Commissioner of Public Safety may appeal the decision to the Superior Court within 30 days. The court shall, after notice and hearing, affirm or reverse the commissioner's decision. The finding of the Superior Court may be reviewed by appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court.   [PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 506, §§B7,8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).