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10 ME Rev Stat § 945-L (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-L. General conditions; dissolution

 §945-L. General conditions; dissolution The center shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]1.  Net earnings of center.  No part of the net earnings of the center may inure to the benefit of any member, officer, director or employee, except that the center may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property for the purposes of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Dissolution of center.  Upon dissolution of the center, the members shall transfer all unexpended General Fund appropriations to the State before paying or making provision for the payment of all other liabilities of the center.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 945-M (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-B: MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER|10 §945-M. Liberal construction

 §945-M. Liberal construction This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the intent and purposes of the center for an improved and enhanced international trade development effort in the State and may not be construed as a limitation of powers.   [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 946 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-C: MAINE ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT FUND|10 §946. Establishment

 §946. Establishment The Maine Economic Improvement Fund is established to administer investments in targeted research and development and product innovation and to provide the basic investment necessary to obtain matching funds and competitive grants from private and federal sources.   [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 947 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 107-C: MAINE ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT FUND|10 §947. Definitions

 §947. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).]1.  Fund.  "Fund" means the Maine Economic Improvement Fund.   [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Research and development.  "Research and development" means applied scientific research and related commercial development conducted by the University of Maine System, its member institutions and its employees and students in the target areas.   [PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Target areas.  "Target areas" means the targeted technologies identified in Title 5, chapter 407 for which applied research and development is considered most likely to produce significant benefits to the people and economy of the State.   A.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).]B.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).]C.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).]D.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).]E.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (RP).][PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. AAA, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 556, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 401, §AAA4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 950 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §950. Statement of legislative findings and intent (REPEALED)

 §950. Statement of legislative findings and intent (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 531, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 587, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 700, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §955 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §951. Formation; name; purposes (REPEALED)

 §951. Formation; name; purposes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 531, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 587, §3 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 700, §2 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §955 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §952. Limitations on purposes and powers (REPEALED)

 §952. Limitations on purposes and powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 531, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 587, §4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 364, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 700, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §A9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 186, §§1-4 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §955 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §953. Initial organization; approval of Commissioner of Business Regulation (REPEALED)

 §953. Initial organization; approval of Commissioner of Business Regulation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 531, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 10 §955 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §954. Subscription and sales of stock; first shareholders meetings (REPEALED)

 §954. Subscription and sales of stock; first shareholders meetings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 531, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 10 §955 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 108: THE MAINE CAPITAL CORPORATION|10 §955. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §955. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 700, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 531, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 956 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 109: MAINE NATURAL RESOURCE CAPITAL COMPANY|10 §956. Formation; name; purpose (REPEALED)

 §956. Formation; name; purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 519, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 344, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 714, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 854, §§1,5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 957 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 109: MAINE NATURAL RESOURCE CAPITAL COMPANY|10 §957. Limitations on purposes and powers (REPEALED)

 §957. Limitations on purposes and powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 519, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 344, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 714, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 854, §§1,5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 958 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 109: MAINE NATURAL RESOURCE CAPITAL COMPANY|10 §958. Initial organization (REPEALED)

 §958. Initial organization (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 519, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 344, §3 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 854, §§1,5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 959 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 2: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT|Chapter 109: MAINE NATURAL RESOURCE CAPITAL COMPANY|10 §959. Subscription and sales of stock; first stockholders meeting (REPEALED)

 §959. Subscription and sales of stock; first stockholders meeting (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 519, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 344, §4 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 714, §4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 854, §§1,5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1101. Contracts in restraint of trade

 §1101. Contracts in restraint of trade Every contract, combination in the form of trusts or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce in this State is declared to be illegal. Whoever makes any such contract or engages in any such combination or conspiracy is guilty of a Class C crime.   [PL 2003, c. 46, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 489, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 175, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 46, §1 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1102. Conspiracies to monopolize trade

 §1102. Conspiracies to monopolize trade Whoever shall monopolize or attempt to monopolize or combine or conspire with any other person or persons to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce of this State shall be guilty of a Class C crime.   [PL 1977, c. 175, §2 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 175, §2 (RPR).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1102-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1102-A. Acquisition of assets of person engaged in commerce which tends to create a monopoly

 §1102-A. Acquisition of assets of person engaged in commerce which tends to create a monopoly No person engaged in commerce in this State may acquire, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the stock or other share capital, or the whole of any part of the assets of another person also engaged in commerce in this State, where in any line of commerce or any activity affecting commerce in any section of this State, the effect of the acquisition or use of that share capital, or the acquisition of those assets, may be substantially to lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly.   [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]This section does not apply to persons purchasing these stocks solely for investment and not using the same by voting or otherwise to bring about, or in attempting to bring about, the substantial lessening of competition, nor may anything contained in this section prevent a corporation from causing the formation of subsidiary corporations for the actual carrying on of their immediate lawful business, or the natural and legitimate branches or extensions thereof, or from owning and holding all or a part of the stock of those subsidiary corporations, if the effect of that formation is not to substantially lessen competition.   [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]This section does not apply to the acquisition of stock, share capital or assets of a public utility when the acquisition has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission.   [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]Any financial institution subject to the provisions of Title 9‑B is exempt from this section.   [PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 340, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1103. Immunity of witnesses from prosecution (REPEALED)

 §1103. Immunity of witnesses from prosecution (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 137, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1106. Profiteering in rents

 §1106. Profiteering in rents Whoever demands or collects an unreasonable or unjust rent or charge, taking into due consideration the actual market value of the property at the time, with a fair return thereon, or imposes an unreasonable or unjust term or condition, for the occupancy of a mobile home park lot or of any building or any part thereof, rented or hired for dwelling purposes, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, or by both.   [PL 1983, c. 148 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 148 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1107. Investigation by Attorney General

 §1107. Investigation by Attorney General The Attorney General upon the Attorney General's own initiative or upon petition of 50 or more citizens of this State, shall investigate all seeming violations of sections 1102‑A and 1105 to 1107, all contracts, combinations or conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce, and all monopolies, and may require, by summons, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers before the Attorney General relating to any such matter under investigation. The summons must be served in the same manner as summons for witnesses in criminal cases, and all provisions of law relating thereto apply to summonses issued under this section so far as they are applicable. All investigations or hearings thereunder or connected therewith to which witnesses are summoned or called upon to testify or to produce books, records or correspondence are confidential and must be held in the county where the act to be investigated is alleged to have been committed, or if the investigation is on petition it must be held in the county in which the petitioners reside. Books, records or correspondence produced in response to a summons issued under this section may be disclosed by the Attorney General with the consent of the producing party and in court pleadings or other papers filed in court. The expense of such investigation must be paid from the appropriation provided by Title 5, section 203.   [PL 2021, c. 182, §1 (AMD).]If, upon investigation, it appears to the Attorney General that the laws of this State, including sections 1102-A or 1105 to 1107, have been violated in any respect, the Attorney General shall prosecute the guilty parties and present all available information bearing upon such apparent violation to the proper prosecuting officer of the United States.   [PL 1991, c. 137, §4 (AMD).]Any 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, including correspondence, and the giving of testimony, before the Attorney General in the same manner and to the same extent as before the Superior Court. Any failure to obey such order may be punishable by such court as a contempt.   [PL 1991, c. 137, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 175, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 137, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 182, §1 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1108. Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence

 §1108. Final judgment or decree as prima facie evidence A final judgment or decree hereafter rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or on behalf of the State under the antitrust laws to the effect that a defendant has violated these laws shall be prima facie evidence against the defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any party against that defendant under such laws as to matters respecting which that judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto; provided that this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees entered before any testimony has been taken. Nothing contained in this section may be construed to impose any limitation on the application of collateral estoppel.   [PL 1983, c. 340, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 340, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201: MONOPOLIES AND PROFITEERING|10 §1109. Acquisition of gasoline and heating oil assets

 §1109. Acquisition of gasoline and heating oil assets 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Gasoline sales" means the retail sale of internal combustion fuel for motor vehicles as defined in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 42.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §13 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]B. "Heating oil sales" means the retail sale of #2 fuel oil used for heating residential, industrial or commercial space or water.   [PL 1991, c. 488 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §13 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).] 2.  Prohibition.  A person may not acquire, directly or indirectly, from a business engaged in gasoline sales or heating oil sales in this State, without prior notice as required under subsection 3:   A. Controlling stock; or   [PL 1989, c. 750 (NEW).]B. Substantial assets that include those used in gasoline sales or heating oil sales.   [PL 1991, c. 488 (AMD).][PL 1991, c. 488 (AMD).] 3.  Report.  The person acquiring stock or assets under subsection 2 shall provide notice of this acquisition to the Department of the Attorney General at least 30 days prior to the date of acquisition. That period may be shortened with the consent of the Attorney General.   [PL 1991, c. 488 (AMD).] 4.  Confidentiality.  Information received by the Department of the Attorney General as a result of this reporting requirement is confidential.   [PL 1993, c. 719, §2 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF).] 5.  Penalty.  Violation of this section is a civil violation for which a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 may be assessed.   [PL 1989, c. 750 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 750 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 488 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A13 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201-A: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1111. Definitions

 §1111. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]1.  Billing period.  "Billing period" means the time period for payment agreed to by 2 parties or, in the absence of an agreement, the calendar month within which work is performed.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Construction contract.  "Construction contract" means any agreement, whether written or oral, to perform or to supply materials for work on any real property.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Contractor.  "Contractor" means a person or entity that contracts with an owner to perform work on real property.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Delivery.  "Delivery" means receipt by addressee, including, but not limited to, by first class, registered or certified mail, or by hand delivery or transmitted by facsimile machine. Properly addressed mail is deemed delivered 3 days from the day it was sent.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Material supplier.  "Material supplier" means any person or entity that has furnished or contracted to furnish materials or supplies in connection with a construction contract.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Owner.  "Owner" means a person or entity having an interest in real property on which work is performed or to which materials for performing work are delivered, if the person or entity has agreed to or requested that work. "Owner" includes successors in interest of the owner and agents of the owner acting within their authority. "Owner" also includes the State and instrumentalities and subdivisions of the State including municipalities, school districts and school administrative districts having an interest in that real property.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 7.  Real property.  "Real property" means real estate, including lands, leaseholds, tenements and hereditaments and improvements placed on real estate.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 8.  Subcontractor.  "Subcontractor" means any person or entity that has contracted to perform work for or provide services to a contractor or another subcontractor in connection with a construction contract.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 9.  Work.  "Work" means to build, alter, repair or demolish any improvement on, connected with or beneath the surface of any real property, or to excavate, clear, grade, fill or landscape any real property, to construct driveways, private roadways, highways and bridges, drilled wells, septic systems, sewage systems or utilities, to furnish materials for any of those purposes or to perform labor upon real property. "Work" also includes any design or other professional or skilled services rendered by architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects and construction engineers.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1112 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201-A: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1112. Application

 §1112. Application This chapter does not apply to contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1113 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 201-A: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS|10 §1113. Owner's payment obligations

 §1113. Owner's payment obligations Payment to a contractor for work is subject to the following terms.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]1.  Contractual agreements.  The owner shall pay the contractor strictly in accordance with the terms of the construction contract.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Invoices.  If the construction contract does not contain a provision governing the terms of payment, the contractor may invoice the owner for progress payments at the end of the billing period. The contractor may submit a final invoice for payment in full upon completion of the agreed upon work.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Invoice payment terms.  Except as otherwise agreed, payment of interim and final invoices is due from the owner 20 days after the end of the billing period or 20 days after delivery of the invoice, whichever is later.   [PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Delayed payments.  Except as otherwise agreed, if any progress or final payment to a contractor is delayed beyond the due date established in subsection 3, the owner shall pay the contractor interest on any unpaid balance due beginning on the 21st day, at an interest rate equal to that specified in Title 14, section 1602‑C.   [PL 2003, c. 460, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 461, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 460, §1 (AMD).