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8 ME Rev Stat § 471 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 18: AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SHOWS|8 §471. Definitions

 §471. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]1.  Amusement ride.  "Amusement ride" means a device or combination of devices or elements that carry, convey or direct a person over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment. "Amusement ride" does not include:   A. An inflatable bounce house or similar inflatable structure; or   [PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (NEW).]B. Nonmechanized playground equipment or a coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically or electrically operated, is customarily placed in a public location and does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator.   [PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Amusement ride inspector.  "Amusement ride inspector" means an amusement ride inspector employed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Amusement show.  "Amusement show" means a fixed or traveling show, whether held indoors or outdoors, for which admission is charged and that is designed to provide amusement to members of the public, except that "amusement show" does not include a circus. "Amusement show" includes but is not limited to a carnival, thrill show, ice show and rodeo.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 4.  ASTM standards.  "ASTM standards" means standards for amusement rides established by American Society for Testing and Materials International or a successor organization and adopted by the commissioner by rule.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Operator.  "Operator" means an individual having direct control of the starting, stopping or speed of an amusement ride.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 7.  Owner.  "Owner" means a person who owns or leases or manages the operation of an amusement ride.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 8.  Rider.  "Rider" means a customer of an amusement ride. "Rider" includes a customer of an amusement ride who is waiting in the vicinity to get on the amusement ride and a departing customer who is still in the vicinity of the amusement ride.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 473 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 18: AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SHOWS|8 §473. Amusement ride inspection fee

 §473. Amusement ride inspection fee The amusement ride inspection fee is $100 per amusement ride identified in an inspection application submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to section 472, subsection 6. The applicant must pay the $100 inspection fee for each amusement ride identified in the application, even if an amusement ride identified in the application is not available for inspection at the time the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducts its inspection. The applicant must pay an additional $100 per amusement ride each time an amusement ride inspector must return to inspect a ride that was identified in the application but was not available for inspection during the prior inspection.   [PL 2015, c. 421, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 421, §3 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 474 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 18: AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SHOWS|8 §474. Amusement shows

 §474. Amusement shows 1.  License required.  A person may not operate an amusement show without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. A license application must include the following:   A. The name of the person or corporation operating the amusement show;   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]B. A statement of proposed territory within the limits of the State, including the names of the cities and towns, in which the amusement show is to operate; and   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]C. A certificate of public liability insurance from an insurer approved by the commissioner in an amount established by the commissioner by rule.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 2.  License fee.  The license fee to operate an amusement show is $300 annually.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Violation.  A person who operates an amusement show in violation of this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 476 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 18: AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SHOWS|8 §476. Rulemaking

 §476. Rulemaking The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 19: PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS|8 §501. License required (REPEALED)

 §501. License required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §4 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 19: PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS|8 §502. Fees, prosecutions; traveling shows (REPEALED)

 §502. Fees, prosecutions; traveling shows (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 590, §§7-A (AMD). PL 1971, c. 592, §33 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §141B (AMD). PL 1977, c. 433, §2 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 328 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 264 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 737, §§C13,C106 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §C2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 464, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 533, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §4 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 521 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §521. Definitions

 §521. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]1.  Authority.  "Authority" means the Combat Sports Authority of Maine created under section 522.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Authorized participants.  "Authorized participants" means competitors, officials, referees, judges, promoters, managers, physicians, timekeepers and knock-down timekeepers.   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Board.  "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).] 3-A.  Boxing.  "Boxing" means a combative sport for compensation that features the use of gloved fists in attack and defense.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Mixed martial arts.  "Mixed martial arts" means a combative sport for compensation that features a mixture of karate, jiu-jitsu, muay thai, tae kwon do, boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, judo and striking and grappling techniques.   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §§2, 3 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 523 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §523. Powers of authority

 §523. Powers of authority In furtherance of its purpose, the authority shall, no later than October 15, 2010:   [PL 2009, c. 582, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 582, §9 (AFF).]1.  Rules.  Adopt rules to protect the health and safety of authorized participants and the integrity of competition, as well as to establish a certification process authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event and set the fee schedules for all authorized participants. A certificate authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event may be issued for one year or such other time period as may be fixed by rule under this chapter. The board may establish requirements to ensure that a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event is not conducted unless a promoter's fee has been paid and that each competitor has been examined by a physician who has certified the competitor's fitness to participate in the mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Notwithstanding this subsection, rules establishing fees, including promotion fees pursuant to section 524, are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The authority's rules must include, but are not limited to, the following:   A. Rules of competition, weighing of participants and scoring of decisions;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]B. Length of contests and rounds;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]C. Availability of medical services, including a requirement that a physician be present during a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event;   [PL 2011, c. 305, §5 (AMD).]D. Age limits, which must include a minimum age of not less than 18 years;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]E. Weight limits and classification of participants;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]F. Physical condition of participants;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]G. Qualifications of referees and other authorized participants;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]H. Uniforms, attire, safety gear and equipment of authorized participants;   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]I. Specifications of facilities and equipment; and   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]J. Requirements for health and accident insurance providing coverage in the event of injury or death to authorized participants. This coverage must comply with standards prescribed by the Superintendent of Insurance.   [PL 2009, c. 582, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 582, §9 (AFF).][PL 2011, c. 305, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Other action.   [PL 2009, c. 582, §2 (RP); PL 2009, c. 582, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 582, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 582, §9 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 305, §5 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 524 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §524. Promotion fees

 §524. Promotion fees In addition to the requirements set by rule pursuant to section 523, a promoter of a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event authorized under this chapter must pay a fee set by the authority in advance of the mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event. A promoter who fails to pay the fee required pursuant to this section is prohibited from promoting the competition as well as any further competitions, exhibitions or events held under this chapter until the fee and any penalties are paid in full or satisfactory arrangements are made with the authority.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §6 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 525 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §525. Fund established; excess revenue to be deposited into General Fund

 §525. Fund established; excess revenue to be deposited into General Fund The authority shall establish and maintain a reserve fund called the "Combat Sports Reserve Fund" and shall deposit in the fund all money received pursuant to section 522, as well as any other money or funds from any other sources. At the close of each fiscal year, the State Controller shall transfer from the fund any revenue in excess of operating expenses to the General Fund.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §7 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 526 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §526. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees

 §526. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees A director of the authority or a spouse, domestic partner or dependent child of a director of the authority may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities or undertakings of the authority. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which a director is associated by reason of ownership or employment from participating in mixed martial arts or boxing activities if ownership or employment is made known to the authority and the director abstains from voting on matters relating to that participation. A director of the authority must comply with the requirements of Title 5, section 18.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §8 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 527 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §527. Limitations of powers

 §527. Limitations of powers The authority may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies. No contract, obligation, commitment, agreement, debt, act or undertaking of the authority of any nature binds the State or any of its agencies.   [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 528 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §528. Penalty (REPEALED)

 §528. Penalty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 582, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 529 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §529. Powers of board

 §529. Powers of board 1.  Inspections and investigations.  The board may enter and inspect the premises where a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event is to be conducted and question persons present and review documents to the extent it considers necessary to determine whether the event is in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Other action.  The board may take all reasonable steps to ensure that a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event is conducted in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter and take all other lawful action necessary and incidental to its purposes.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 582, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §9 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 530 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §530. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate; grounds

 §530. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate; grounds The board may, after notice of an opportunity for hearing in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, refuse to issue or renew and may suspend or revoke a certificate described under section 523, subsection 1. The following are grounds for an action to refuse to issue, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a certificate issued under section 523, subsection 1:   [PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).]1.  Fraud or deceit.  The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate under section 523, subsection 1;   [PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Violation of chapter or rule.  Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the authority;   [PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Failure to maintain insurance.  Failure to maintain health and accident insurance required by section 523, subsection 1, paragraph J; and   [PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Conviction of certain crimes.  Conviction of a crime that involves dishonesty or false statement that relates directly to the practice for which the applicant is certified or requesting certification or that relates directly to an applicant's qualifications for a certificate under section 523, subsection 1. The board shall consider such a conviction in the same manner as a licensing agency pursuant to Title 5, chapter 341.   [PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 582, §5 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 531 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §531. Complaint investigation; confidentiality

 §531. Complaint investigation; confidentiality Complaints and investigative records of the authority relating to a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the authority are confidential to the same extent provided for licensing boards and commissions under Title 10, section 8003-B.   [PL 2009, c. 582, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 582, §6 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 532 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 20: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING|8 §532. Fines; enforcement

 §532. Fines; enforcement The board may, after a hearing under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, impose a fine of not more than $500 for each violation against a person who violates this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or who participates in a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event without the certificate described under section 523, subsection 1. The Attorney General may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event from occurring for which the promoter's fee has not been paid or a participant who does not meet the qualifications of this chapter from participating in the competition, exhibition or event.   [PL 2011, c. 305, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 582, §7 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 305, §10 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 21: RACING STRUCTURES|8 §551. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)

 §551. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 561 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING|8 §561. License required; issuance of license

 §561. License required; issuance of license No person or organization shall operate any type of motor vehicle racing within the State unless such person or organization has obtained a license therefor from the Commissioner of Public Safety.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]A license for the operation of motor vehicle racing may be issued by the commissioner to the person or organization applying for such license if the commissioner is satisfied that such person or organization has complied with all the provisions of this chapter and all the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 562 and that such person or organization has furnished the commissioner, in an amount to be determined by him, a certificate of public liability insurance to cover the losses, damages or injuries that might ensue to persons or property by reason of the operation of motor vehicle racing.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]All licenses issued for the operation of any type of motor vehicle racing shall expire December 31st of each year unless sooner revoked by the commissioner for violation of any provision of this chapter or for violation of any rule or regulation promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 562. Any such license issued shall not be transferable or assignable.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 562 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING|8 §562. Rules

 §562. Rules The Commissioner of Public Safety shall make, amend or rescind, after public hearing, notice of which has been duly advertised in the state paper, reasonable rules to be enforced with respect to the location, erection, construction and maintenance of grandstands, bleachers, stadiums, arenas, fences, safety barriers or other like structures intended primarily to support or protect spectators during any type of motor vehicle racing and with respect to public liability insurance coverage required by section 561.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §4 (AMD).]Rules become effective when reviewed for form and legality by the Office of the Attorney General and approved in writing by the Commissioner of Public Safety and when a certified copy of the rules has been filed with the Secretary of State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §4 (AMD).]The Commissioner of Public Safety may waive the requirements of any rules to cover any special circumstances or conditions when the commissioner is satisfied that the special circumstances or conditions provide at least the same amount of safety to spectators at motor vehicle races that the rules, the waiver of which is requested, were intended to provide.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §108 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 156, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §4 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 563 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING|8 §563. Fees

 §563. Fees The fee for the inspection of all structures and the annual license for motor vehicle raceways is $300. The fee permits the holder of any motor vehicle raceway license to provide entertainment events such as auto thrill shows, motorcycle acts and other spectacular stunts at the licensed raceway. These events must be included in the certificate of public liability required pursuant to section 562. These fees must accompany the application and be credited to a special revenue account to defray expenses in carrying out this section. Any balance of these fees does not lapse but is carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following years.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 210 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 533, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 728, §5 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 564 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING|8 §564. Appeal

 §564. Appeal Any person aggrieved by any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to this chapter, or the reasonableness of such rule or regulation, or any act or order of the commissioner in enforcing such rule or regulation, may appeal to the Superior Court by filing a complaint therefor, and the court shall fix a time and place of hearing, and cause notice thereof to be given to the commissioner. After the hearing, the court may affirm or reverse the rule, regulation, act or order of the commissioner.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 565 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING|8 §565. Penalties

 §565. Penalties Any person or organization who operates any type of motor vehicle racing without a license duly issued therefor shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]Any person or organization who operates any type of motor vehicle racing or who locates, erects, constructs or maintains any motor vehicle racing structure except as provided for in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Public Safety shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.   [PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 662, §2 (NEW).