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10 ME Rev Stat § 1157 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING|10 §1157. Definitions

 §1157. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]1.  Performing group.  "Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Person.  "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Recording group.  "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member 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).] 4.  Sound recording.  "Sound recording" means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disc, tape or other phonorecord, in which the sounds are embodied.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1158 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING|10 §1158. Production

 §1158. Production 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1159 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING|10 §1159. Restraining prohibited acts

 §1159. Restraining prohibited acts 1.  Injunction.  Whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney has reason to believe that a person is promoting, advertising or conducting or is preparing to promote, advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of section 1158 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the Attorney General or district attorney may bring an action in the name of the State against the person to restrain that practice by temporary or permanent injunction.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Payment of costs and restitution.  Whenever any court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent violations of this chapter as authorized in subsection 1, the court may in its discretion direct that the defendant restore to the recording group any money or property, real or personal, that has been acquired by means of any violation of this chapter, under terms and conditions to be established by the court.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1160 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING|10 §1160. Penalty

 §1160. Penalty In addition to any other relief that may be granted under section 1159, a person who violates section 1158 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 per violation may be adjudged. Each performance or production advertised or conducted in violation of section 1158 constitutes a separate violation.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1160-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING|10 §1160-A. Exemption

 §1160-A. Exemption This chapter does not apply to any nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of this State and subject to the provisions of Title 13, chapter 81 or 93 or the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT|10 §1151. Title (REPEALED)

 §1151. Title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT|10 §1152. Certain contracts not invalid (REPEALED)

 §1152. Certain contracts not invalid (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 413, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT|10 §1153. Unfair competition defined (REPEALED)

 §1153. Unfair competition defined (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 413, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT|10 §1154. Limitation (REPEALED)

 §1154. Limitation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT|10 §1155. Injunction and recovery of damages (REPEALED)

 §1155. Injunction and recovery of damages (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1161 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1161. Definitions

 §1161. Definitions 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 359, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 570, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 212, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1161-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1161-A. Short title

 §1161-A. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Lemon Law."   [PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1162. Scope; construction

 §1162. Scope; construction 1.  Consumer rights.  Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] 2.  Manufacturers, distributors, agents and dealers.  Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies of franchisees under chapter 204 or other applicable law.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] 3.  Waivers void.  Any agreement entered into by a consumer which waives, limits or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1164 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1164. Affirmative defense

 §1164. Affirmative defense It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]1.  Lack of impairment.  An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or   [PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Abuse.  A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of a motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers since delivery to the consumer.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1165 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1165. Informal dispute settlement

 §1165. Informal dispute settlement If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with the provisions of 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, as from time to time amended, the provisions of section 1163, subsection 2, concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to that procedure or to state-certified arbitration. This requirement shall be satisfied 40 days after notification to the informal dispute settlement procedure of the dispute or when the procedure's duties under 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703.5 (d), are completed, whichever occurs sooner.   [PL 1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1166 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice

 §1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1167 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1167. Attorney's fees

 §1167. Attorney's fees In the case of a consumer's successful action to enforce any liability under this chapter, a court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the action.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1168 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1168. New car leases

 §1168. New car leases For the purposes of this chapter only, the following apply to leases of new motor vehicles.   [PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).]1.  Warranties.  If express warranties are regularly furnished to purchasers of substantially the same kind of motor vehicles:   A. Those warranties are deemed to apply to the leased motor vehicles; and   [PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]B. The consumer lessee is deemed to be the first purchaser of the motor vehicle for the purpose of any warranty provisions limiting warranty benefits to the original purchaser.   [PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Lessee's rights.  The lessee of a motor vehicle has the same rights under this chapter against the manufacturer and any person making express warranties that the lessee would have under this chapter if the vehicle had been purchased by the lessee. The manufacturer and any person making express warranties have the same duties and obligations under this chapter with respect to the vehicle that the manufacturer and other person would have under this chapter if the goods had been sold to the lessee.   [PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Termination of lease and obligations.  The lessee's lease agreement with the motor vehicle lessor and all contractual obligations terminate upon a decision that the vehicle does not conform to the vehicle's express warranty and the return of the vehicle to the lessor. The lessee may not be liable to the manufacturer or motor vehicle lessor for any further costs or charges under the lease agreement. The motor vehicle lessor shall release the motor vehicle title to the manufacturer upon payment by the manufacturer under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 212, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 212, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1191 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 204-A: DEALER PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1191. Definitions

 §1191. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).]1.  Dealer.  "Dealer" means an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust or any other legal entity that is engaged in the business of selling or leasing, offering for sale or lease or negotiating the sale or lease of new motor vehicles, except auctioneers licensed by the Secretary of State.   [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).] 2.  Motor vehicle.  "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily to transport not more than 14 individuals, except motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, customized vans and any vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. This definition is intended to include motor trucks that have a gross weight of not more than 8,600 pounds as certified by the vehicle manufacturer or franchise representative pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 2364, subsection 5.   [PL 1999, c. 580, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 65, §A17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 580, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 580, §14 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1192 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 204-A: DEALER PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1192. Disclosure requirements

 §1192. Disclosure requirements 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1193 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 204-A: DEALER PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1193. Violations

 §1193. Violations 1.  Unfair trade practice.  Any violation of this chapter shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 51 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1194 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 204-A: DEALER PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES|10 §1194. Dealer sale practices for new or used motor vehicles

 §1194. Dealer sale practices for new or used motor vehicles 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 256, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1196 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 204-B: WATERCRAFT MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1196. Definitions

 §1196. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).]1.  Distributor or wholesaler.  "Distributor" or "wholesaler" means any person who sells or distributes new or used watercraft or engines for watercraft to watercraft dealers or who maintains distributor representatives within this State.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] 2.  Franchise.  "Franchise" means an oral or written arrangement for a definite or indefinite period in which a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler grants to a watercraft dealer a license to use a trade name, service mark or related characteristic, and in which there is a community of interest in the marketing of watercraft or engines for watercraft or services related to watercraft at wholesale, retail, leasing or otherwise.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] 3.  Franchisee.  "Franchisee" means a watercraft dealer to whom a franchise is offered or granted.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] 4.  Franchisor.  "Franchisor" means a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler who grants a franchise to a watercraft dealer.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] 5.  Manufacturer.  "Manufacturer" means any person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that manufactures or assembles new watercraft or engines for watercraft, or imports for distribution through distributors of watercraft, or any partnership, firm, association, joint venture, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that is controlled by the manufacturer. The term "manufacturer" includes the term "distributor" or "wholesaler."   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] 6.  Watercraft.  "Watercraft" means any type of vessel, boat or craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. "Watercraft" does not include a seaplane or a personal sports mobile as defined in section 1242, subsection 15.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §2 (AMD).] 7.  Watercraft dealer.  "Watercraft dealer" means any person who sells or solicits or advertises the sale of new or used watercraft or engines for watercraft. "Watercraft dealer" does not include receivers, trustees, administrators, executors, guardians or other persons appointed by or acting under judgment, decree or order of any court or public officers while performing their duties as such officers.   [PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 631 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 473, §2 (AMD).