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10 ME Rev Stat § 1660 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1660. Enforcement

 §1660. Enforcement The Director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station shall analyze or cause to be analyzed such samples of internal combustion engine fuels, lubricating oils and other like products at such time and to such extent as the Attorney General may determine. The Attorney General shall enforce this chapter and for that purpose shall have full access at all reasonable hours to any place in which internal combustion engine fuels, lubricating oils and other like products are stored, transported, sold, offered or exposed for sale. The Attorney General may open any case, package or other container, tank, pump, tank car or storage tank and enter upon any barge, vessel or other vehicle of transportation and may, upon tendering the market price, take samples for analysis. The expense of such analysis and of the administration of this chapter shall be included in the expense of the administration of the tax on gasoline.   [PL 1979, c. 407, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 407, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1661 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1661. Deception as to price prohibited

 §1661. Deception as to price prohibited Every retail dealer in internal combustion engine fuel advertising the price of such engine fuel on any sign shall include in the price shown on such sign all taxes imposed with respect to the manufacture or sale of the motor fuel offered for sale, and every such sign shall either contain a statement of the taxes included in said price, or, without specifying the amount thereof, shall state that such taxes are included in said price. All figures, including fractions, upon said signs, other than figures and fractions used in any price computing mechanism constituting a part of any pump or dispensing device, shall be of the same size.
10 ME Rev Stat § 1661-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1661-A. Gasoline stations to provide services for drivers who have disabilities

 §1661-A. Gasoline stations to provide services for drivers who have disabilities Every full-service gasoline station offering self-service pumping at a lesser cost shall require an attendant employed by the station to dispense gasoline to any motor vehicle properly displaying a placard or special designating plates issued under Title 29‑A, section 521 when the person to whom the placard or plates have been issued is the operator of the vehicle, the service is requested, the operator has a driver's license designated with a code S, restricted to special equipment, and an adult without a disability is not in the motor vehicle.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 615 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 718 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 83, §1 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 65, §A23 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 645, §A1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 348, §15 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1661-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1661-B. Requirement for gasoline stations to post prices of fuels sold

 §1661-B. Requirement for gasoline stations to post prices of fuels sold 1.  Posting required.  A retail seller of fuel to be used by vehicles on public highways shall make clearly visible on each pump the price of the fuel available at that pump, either by posting a sign of no less than 64 square inches or by a price reading, digital or analog, built into the pump that must reflect the actual price of the fuel pumped. The pump must have a sign of no less than 64 square inches on it if either the price on the pump differs from the price posted on the roadside sign due to a difference in grade of fuel or service or the retailer does not have a roadside sign. On multi-grade pumps, the posted price must be for the lowest priced unleaded regular gasoline. The posting must indicate the difference in price for full-service, mini-service and self-service if more than one grade of service is available at that pump.   [PL 2007, c. 86, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this section after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §3 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Enforcement.  The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall enforce this section pursuant to Title 7, section 13.   [PL 2005, c. 512, §44 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 83, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §§E3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 512, §44 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 86, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1661-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1661-C. Notice of propane unit price

 §1661-C. Notice of propane unit price 1.  Notice.  A retail seller of propane gas shall notify a customer or potential customer of the unit price of propane gas upon request, when an oral order for a single delivery is received and at the time of billing.   [PL 1991, c. 770, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Unit.  "Unit," for the purposes of this chapter, may include gallon, pound or cubic foot; but upon customer request a retail seller of propane gas shall convert prices quoted by the pound or cubic foot into per gallon prices.   [PL 1991, c. 770, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 770, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1662 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1662. Penalties

 §1662. Penalties A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, except section 1658-A, is punished by a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense and by a fine of not more than $200 for each subsequent offense, or by imprisonment for 90 days, or by both. A person who violates section 1658-A commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. Each separate sale or attempt to sell in violation of this chapter is a separate offense.   [PL 1991, c. 770, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 770, §3 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1663 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 307: OILS|10 §1663. Sale of biomass-based diesel blends and biodiesel blends

 §1663. Sale of biomass-based diesel blends and biodiesel blends 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Biodiesel" means the mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter that meets the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials Standard D6751.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]B. "Biomass-based diesel" means a diesel fuel substitute produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources that meets the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 42 United States Code, Section 7545 (2012).   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]C. "Biomass-based diesel blend" and "biodiesel blend" mean a blend of biomass-based diesel or biodiesel and petroleum-based diesel fuel.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Number 2 heating oil.  For purposes of this section, all references to diesel include #2 heating oil.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Transfer document.  A person that sells or otherwise transfers title to a biomass-based diesel blend or biodiesel blend to any other person for resale of the product shall prepare a document evidencing the transfer. This transfer document may be in the form of an invoice, bill of lading, bill of sale or other written instrument meeting the requirements of this subsection. This transfer document must include the name of the transferor, the name of the transferee, the date of the transfer, the volume in gallons of the product transferred and either the volume in gallons or the percentage of biomass-based diesel or biodiesel that is contained in the blended product. A person making such a transfer shall maintain the transfer document required by this subsection for a period of 4 years from the transfer date. As used in this subsection, the term "resale" does not include a sale of product purchased at a retail outlet.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Transferee not liable.  A transferee of a biomass-based diesel blend or biodiesel blend is not liable for failing to verify the accuracy of the information included in any transfer document conforming to the requirements of subsection 3 or for any other liability arising from the transferee's reliance on such information.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Supplement other requirements.  The requirements of this section are in addition to any other requirements or standards in state law.   [PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 124, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1671 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1671. Short title

 §1671. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the "Petroleum Market Share Act."   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1672 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1672. Definitions

 §1672. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]1.  Affiliate.  "Affiliate" means any person who controls, is controlled by or is under common control with any other person.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Control of retail outlet.  "Control of retail outlet" means the power, whether or not exercised, to establish, fix or direct the retail price of home heating oil or motor fuel sold by a retail outlet, through ownership of stock in or assets used by the retail outlet or through contract, agency, consignment or otherwise, whether that power can be exercised directly or indirectly or through parent corporations, subsidiaries, related persons and entities or affiliates.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Home heating oil.  "Home heating oil" means #2 fuel oil sold for heating residential, industrial or commercial space or water.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Motor fuel oil.  "Motor fuel oil" means internal combustion fuel sold for use in motor vehicles as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 42.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §24 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] 5.  Refiner.  "Refiner" means any person who is engaged directly or indirectly or whose affiliate is engaged directly or indirectly in the refining of crude oil, including any person who is engaged directly or indirectly in the production of crude oil who contracts with another person to refine petroleum products for the purpose of resale.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Retail outlet.  "Retail outlet" means a service station or filling station used in the sale of motor fuel in the State, a sales office servicing retail customers by soliciting or accepting orders for the purchase of home heating oil to end users for consumption in the State, or a bulk storage facility or depot used in the sale of home heating oil to end users for consumption in the State.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 7.  Retailer.  "Retailer" means a person that sells motor fuel oil or home heating oil to an end user for consumption in the State.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 8.  Wholesaler.  "Wholesaler" means a person that sells motor fuel oil or home heating oil for resale through retail outlets and retailers.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 65, §A24 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1673 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1673. Reporting

 §1673. Reporting 1.  Reporting by wholesaler.  A wholesaler shall provide annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General setting forth:   A. The total gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil sold by the wholesaler to each retail outlet or retailer;   [PL 1993, c. 46, §1 (NEW).]B. The total gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil supplied by the wholesaler to each retail outlet controlled by the wholesaler during any portion of the reporting period; and   [PL 1993, c. 46, §1 (NEW).]C. The total gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil sold by the wholesaler from a bulk storage facility or depot directly to any end user for consumption in the State.   [PL 1993, c. 46, §1 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 613, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Reports by refiner.  A refiner shall make the following reports.   A. Within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, a refiner controlling retailers or retail outlets shall file with the Department of the Attorney General a list showing the business name and location of each retail outlet controlled by the refiner on the effective date of this chapter and specifying whether the retail outlet sells home heating oil, motor fuel oil or both.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]B. A refiner shall file annually with the Department of the Attorney General a list showing the number and location of retail outlets controlled by the refiner during the preceding year.   [PL 2005, c. 155, §3 (AMD).]C. A refiner or its affiliate shall provide reports annually to the Department of the Attorney General setting forth the total gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil supplied to each retail outlet under its control during any portion of the reporting period and the total gallons of home heating oil and motor fuel oil sold by the refiner or its affiliate from a bulk storage facility or depot directly to any end user for consumption in the State.   [PL 2005, c. 155, §4 (AMD).][PL 2005, c. 155, §§3, 4 (AMD).] 3.  Repeal.   [PL 2005, c. 155, §5 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 46, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 613, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 627, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 151, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 155, §§3-5 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1674 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1674. Investigation by Attorney General

 §1674. Investigation by Attorney General The Attorney General may require, by summons, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers related to the Attorney General's determination of the market shares held by retailers. A summons must be served in the same manner as a summons for a witness in a criminal case and all provisions of law related to that service apply to a summons issued under this section insofar as they are applicable. All investigations or hearings pursuant to this chapter must be held in Kennebec County or in another county as the Attorney General may designate. A Justice of the Superior Court may, by order, upon application of the Attorney General, compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers and the giving of testimony before the Attorney General in the same manner and to the same extent as before that court. Failure to obey such an order of the court is punishable by the court as a contempt of court.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1675 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1675. Confidentiality

 §1675. Confidentiality 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 719, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1676 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1676. Prohibitions of anticompetitive, unfair and deceptive trade practices

 §1676. Prohibitions of anticompetitive, unfair and deceptive trade practices 1.  Geographic radius restrictions on new motor fuel outlets.  A refiner controlling a retail outlet for the sale of motor fuel oil in a city, town or municipality may not secure control of additional retail outlets for the sale of motor fuel oil within a 2-mile radius of any of its existing retail outlets in that city, town or municipality unless, in the Attorney General's sole discretion, the Attorney General concludes that the additional outlet will not decrease competition in the retail motor fuel oil market.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Deceptive sales practices.  A retailer, wholesaler or refiner may not misrepresent the efficiency of an oil furnace or engage in a deceptive act or practice in connection with the sale of home heating oil, service or equipment.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Resale price-fixing.  A refiner may not fix or maintain the price of motor fuel oil sold by a franchisee, as defined in section 1453, subsection 5.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Unfair trade practices.  A retailer, wholesaler or refiner may not engage in any unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive trade practices, as defined by the Attorney General through rules issued under section 1682.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1677 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1677. Report by Attorney General to Legislature

 §1677. Report by Attorney General to Legislature Every 2 years beginning April 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall make a report to the Legislature describing the concentration of retail outlets in the State or in sections of the State without disclosing the name of any particular retailer or retail outlet. The Attorney General shall include in the report a recommendation to the Legislature as to whether additional legislation is needed to further limit or curtail the activity of refiners operating retail outlets. In formulating a legislative recommendation, the Attorney General shall consult with industry stakeholders; notwithstanding this consultation requirement, the substance of the recommendation is a matter for the Attorney General's sole discretion. Annually, beginning April 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall post on the Attorney General’s publicly accessible website the aggregate data collected pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 119, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 155, §6 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 119, §1 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1678 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1678. Petroleum Advisory Committee (REPEALED)

 §1678. Petroleum Advisory Committee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY RR 1991, c. 2, §34 (COR). PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 352, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 155, §7 (RP). PL 2005, c. 294, §20 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1679 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1679. Penalties and injunctive action

 §1679. Penalties and injunctive action A person that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. In any action initiated by the Attorney General seeking a civil penalty for violation of section 1676, each day that the refiner controls a retail outlet in violation of that section constitutes a separate violation. The Attorney General may initiate an action in Superior Court for injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce compliance with this chapter. In any action commenced by the Attorney General for violation of section 1676, the Superior Court may order the refiner to divest any retail outlet established or operated in violation of this chapter and may order the refiner to disgorge any gross revenues earned from sales or operations in violation of this chapter. In any action commenced by the Attorney General under this chapter for injunctive and other equitable relief or for civil penalties, the Attorney General, if on the prevailing side, must be awarded necessary and reasonable investigative costs, reasonable expert witness fees, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1680 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1680. Private right of action

 §1680. Private right of action A retailer, wholesaler or refiner who is injured as a result of a violation of Title 5, section 207 or section 1676 may maintain a civil action in Superior Court against the violator for damages and equitable relief. In any action, the Superior Court shall enter a temporary, preliminary or permanent injunction to restrain further violations or threatened violations of section 1676, regardless of whether the complaining party has an adequate remedy in damages. If the complaining party prevails in any action, the party is entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, including expert witness fees.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1681 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1681. Fees

 §1681. Fees 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 46, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 415, §F1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 613, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 627, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 151, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 155, §8 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1682 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 308: PETROLEUM MARKET SHARE ACT|10 §1682. Rulemaking

 §1682. Rulemaking The Attorney General may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.   [PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 836, §3 (NEW).