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10 ME Rev Stat § 1459 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 215-A: MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS|10 §1459. Indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contract void

 §1459. Indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contract void 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Motor carrier" has the same meaning as in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 37.   [PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).]B. "Motor carrier transportation contract" means a contract, agreement or understanding covering:   (1) The transportation of property for compensation by a motor carrier;   (2) Entrance on property by a motor carrier for the purposes of loading, unloading or transporting property for compensation; or   (3) A service incidental to an activity described in subparagraph (1) or (2), including, but not limited to, storage of property.   [PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).]C. "Promisee" includes any agent, employee, servant or independent contractor who is directly responsible to the promisee. The term does not include a motor carrier that is party to a motor carrier transportation contract with the promisee and does not include that motor carrier's agent, employee, servant or independent contractor directly responsible to that motor carrier.   [PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).][PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Certain indemnity agreements void.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a provision, clause, covenant or agreement contained in, collateral to or affecting a motor carrier transportation contract that purports to indemnify, defend or hold harmless, or has the effect of indemnifying, defending or holding harmless, the promisee from or against any liability for loss or damage resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of the promisee is against the public policy of this State and is void and unenforceable.   [PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 85, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 85, §2 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1461 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1461. Title (REPEALED)

 §1461. Title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1462 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1462. Findings and purpose (REPEALED)

 §1462. Findings and purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1463 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1463. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1463. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1464 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1464. Regional Ride Share Services Matching Fund Program (REPEALED)

 §1464. Regional Ride Share Services Matching Fund Program (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD25 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1465 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1465. Allocation and disbursement of funds (REPEALED)

 §1465. Allocation and disbursement of funds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1466 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 216: REGIONAL RIDE SHARE SERVICES MATCHING FUND PROGRAM|10 §1466. Legislative reports (REPEALED)

 §1466. Legislative reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 43, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1472 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 217: USED CAR INFORMATION|10 §1472. Exclusions

 §1472. Exclusions Nothing in this chapter applies to motor vehicles sold, offered for sale or transferred for parts or scrap and not for transportation if that purpose is conspicuously written in the contract as follows: "This vehicle is sold for parts or scrap and not for transportation." Evidence outside the contract will be admissible to contradict such a contract provision. Nothing in this chapter applies to motor vehicles sold, offered for sale or transferred by a lessor to that vehicle's lessee or to an employee of the lessee, provided that any lessee who is otherwise a dealer, as defined in section 1471, subsection 2, is required to comply with the terms of this section in connection with any such sale or transfer to a person other than that lessee.   [PL 1989, c. 61 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 770, §57 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 429, §2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 61 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1473 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 217: USED CAR INFORMATION|10 §1473. Construction

 §1473. Construction The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the rights or warranties provided to persons under any other Maine law, except that Title 11, section 2‑316, subsection 5 shall not apply to transactions under this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 770, §57 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 770, §57 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1477 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 217: USED CAR INFORMATION|10 §1477. Violations

 §1477. Violations 1.  Violations of this chapter to be violations of the Unfair Trade Practices Act.  Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 1975, c. 770, §57 (NEW).] 2.  Civil penalty.  Each violation of this chapter constitutes a civil violation and shall be punished by a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. No action may be brought for a civil violation under this subsection more than 2 years after the date of the occurrence of the violation. No dealer may be held liable for a civil violation under this subsection if that dealer shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional and a bona fide error, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adopted to avoid any such error. The failure of a dealer or a seller of a used motor vehicle to disclose all information concerning a vehicle which is sold to another dealer as required by section 1475, when the information is known to the dealer or seller at the time of the sale or transfer of the vehicle, shall also be considered a violation of this chapter and shall constitute a civil violation that is subject to the civil penalties provided for in this subsection.   [PL 1989, c. 198, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Private remedies.  In addition to any other remedy, if a dealer violates this chapter, that dealer is liable to the purchaser in an amount determined by the court of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 as liquidated damages, and for costs and reasonable attorney's fees. No action may be brought under this subsection more than 2 years after the date of the occurrence of the violation. No dealer may be held liable under this subsection if that dealer shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional and a bona fide error, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adopted to avoid any such error.   In addition to any other remedy, if a seller of a used motor vehicle who sells the vehicle to a dealer fails to disclose facts concerning that vehicle which are required to be disclosed by the provisions of section 1475, which facts were known by the seller at the time the disclosure was made, the seller is liable to the purchasing dealer in an amount determined by the court of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 as liquidated damages, and for costs and reasonable attorney's fees. No action may be brought under this subsection more than 30 months after the date of the occurrence of the violation.   [PL 1993, c. 112, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 770, §57 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 296, §5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 311, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 198, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 112, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1480 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 217-A: MOLD ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES|10 §1480. Disclosure statement required

 §1480. Disclosure statement required A person may not provide both mold assessment and remediation services on a building project unless the person has provided to the owner of the building or the owner's agent a signed disclosure statement regarding the potential for conflict of interest in providing both mold assessment and remediation services. For purposes of this section, "person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or any other legal entity.   [PL 2007, c. 355, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 355, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1481 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS|10 §1481. Definitions

 §1481. Definitions 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 470, §B1 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1482 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS|10 §1482. Residential insulation contract

 §1482. Residential insulation contract 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 154 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 681, §§1,2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1483 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS|10 §1483. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation

 §1483. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1484 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS|10 §1484. Exemption

 §1484. Exemption This chapter shall not apply to any person who provides to the owner or the lessee of a residence the labor or material for installing insulation in that residence if that person is not primarily engaged in the business of installing insulation and if that person does not advertise, solicit or hold himself out as one who installs insulation. For the purposes of this section, the term "not primarily engaged in the business of installing insulation" means having gross receipts for the installation of insulation which do not exceed either $2,500 for all labor or $4,500 for all materials in any one calendar year.   [PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 660 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1485 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219: INSULATION CONTRACTORS|10 §1485. Development of insulation fact sheet (REPEALED)

 §1485. Development of insulation fact sheet (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 212 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §§DD26-28 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1486 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1486. Definitions

 §1486. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]1.  Change orders.  "Change orders" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).] 2.  Down payment.  "Down payment" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).] 3.  Materials.  "Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).] 4.  Home construction contract.  "Home construction contract" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work.   [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Residence.  "Residence" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A30 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1488 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1488. Change orders

 §1488. Change orders Each change order to a home construction contract must be in writing and becomes a part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. All work shall be performed under the same terms and conditions as specified in the original contract unless otherwise stipulated. The change order must detail all changes to the original contract that result in a revision of the contract price. The previous contract price must be stated and the revised price shall also be stated. Both parties must sign the change order.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1489 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1489. Exemption

 §1489. Exemption Parties to a home construction contract may exempt themselves from the requirements of this chapter only if the contractor specifically informs the homeowner or lessee of his rights under this chapter and the parties then mutually agree to a contract or change order that does not contain the parts set forth in sections 1487 and 1488.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1490 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1490. Penalties

 §1490. Penalties 1.  Violation.  Any violation of this chapter shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act, Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).] 2.  Civil penalty.  Each violation of this chapter constitutes a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged. No action may be brought for a civil violation under this subsection more than 2 years after the date of the occurrence of the violation. No home construction contractor may be held liable for a civil violation under this subsection if the contractor shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional and a bona fide error, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adopted to avoid any such error.   [PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1491 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 221: WARRANTIES FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT|10 §1491. Legislative findings and purpose

 §1491. Legislative findings and purpose The Legislature finds that a major detriment to the commercialization of solar energy in Maine is lack of consumer confidence in the performance and reliability of solar energy equipment. It is the purpose of this chapter, therefore, to establish a minimum warranty for the sale and installation of all solar energy equipment in Maine.   [PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1492 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 221: WARRANTIES FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT|10 §1492. Definitions

 §1492. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).]1.  Solar energy equipment.  "Solar energy equipment" means all controls, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, collectors and all other equipment necessary for the collection, transfer and storage of solar energy, as determined by the Governor's Energy Office. Passive solar energy systems or those systems using natural means to collect, store and transfer solar energy may not be included under this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §9 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §26 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD29 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §26 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1493 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 221: WARRANTIES FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT|10 §1493. Express warranty (REPEALED)

 §1493. Express warranty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD30 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §6 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1494 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 221: WARRANTIES FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT|10 §1494. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation

 §1494. Civil forfeiture; Unfair Trade Practices Act violation Any person who fails to provide the purchaser of solar energy equipment, as defined in this chapter, with a minimum warranty, as established by law, shall be deemed to have committed a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 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 Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 299 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1495-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 222: PAYROLL PROCESSORS|10 §1495-A. Registration required (REPEALED)

 §1495-A. Registration required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 172, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 172, §2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 668, §2 (RP). PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).