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10 ME Rev Stat § 1495-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 222: PAYROLL PROCESSORS|10 §1495-B. Disclosure to employers

 §1495-B. Disclosure to employers 1.  Generally.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 2.  Exception.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 3.  Periodic reports to employers.  On a regular basis not less frequently than quarterly, a payroll processor shall provide to each employer an accounting of:   A. Funds received from that employer; and   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]B. The aggregate amounts disbursed for:   (1) Payroll;   (2) Each category of local, state and federal tax; and   (3) Unemployment compensation premiums.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 4.  Disclosure of methods of verification.  On a regular basis not less frequently than quarterly, a payroll processor shall clearly and conspicuously and in easily understood language disclose to each employer for which it provides payroll processing services the specific method or methods whereby each employer can contact state and federal tax and unemployment insurance authorities, including but not limited to Internet address and toll-free telephone number information, to verify that payments have been made and properly credited on behalf of the employer.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 5.  Disclosure of limitations of surety bond.  Whenever a payroll processor promotes, markets or advertises itself or its services and uses the phrase "bonded with the State" or "fully bonded" or other language that in the opinion of the administrator would lead an employer to believe that the bond coverage provides full compensation for potential losses should the payroll processor fail to make required payments or become insolvent, the payroll processor shall also include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer stating that use of the language referencing bonding does not signify or ensure that the bond will cover all potential claims if the payroll processor fails to comply with its responsibilities under this chapter. A payroll processor also shall provide this disclaimer to an employer before contracting for payroll processing services to that employer.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 6.  Notices of nonpayment to be sent to employers.  A payroll processor may not designate itself as the sole recipient of notices from state or federal authorities for nonpayment of taxes or unemployment insurance contributions. A payroll processor shall ensure that such notices are provided directly to the affected employers.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 7.  Exception.  A payroll processor that does not have the authority to access, control, direct, transfer or disburse a client's funds is not subject to this section.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 668, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1495-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 222: PAYROLL PROCESSORS|10 §1495-C. Penalties

 §1495-C. Penalties 1.  Civil violations.  A payroll processor is subject to a civil penalty or a civil forfeiture in accordance with the following.   A. A payroll processor that fails to provide the disclosure statement required by section 1495‑B to an employer for which it provides payroll processing services commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $250 may be adjudged. Each failure to notify a particular client constitutes a separate violation for the purposes of this section. An action for a civil violation under this subsection must be brought within 2 years after the date on which disclosure should have been made. An owner or operator of a payroll processor may not be held liable for a civil violation under this subsection if that person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional.   [PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW).]B. A payroll processor that conducts business in this State and fails to obtain a license from the administrator as required by section 1495‑D commits a civil violation for which a penalty of not less than $1,500 nor more than $7,500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).][PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 2.  Criminal violations.  A payroll processor is a fiduciary for purposes of Title 17‑A, section 903.   [PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 668, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1495-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 222: PAYROLL PROCESSORS|10 §1495-G. Contracts and cooperation with other agencies

 §1495-G. Contracts and cooperation with other agencies 1.  Other agencies' staff.  The administrator may employ and engage experts, professionals or other personnel of other state or federal regulatory agencies as may be necessary to assist the administrator in carrying out the regulatory functions of this chapter. The administrator may contract agency staff to other state and federal agencies to assist those other state and federal agencies in carrying out their regulatory functions.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 2.  Cooperative agreements.  The administrator may enter into cooperative agreements with other state, federal or foreign agencies to facilitate the regulatory functions of the administrator, including, but not limited to, the sharing between agencies of information that is otherwise confidential, coordination of examinations and joint examinations.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 3.  Confidentiality.  Any information furnished pursuant to this section by or to the administrator that has been designated as confidential by the agency furnishing the information remains the property of the agency furnishing the information and must be kept confidential by the recipient of the information except as authorized by the furnishing agency.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] 4.  Provision of information by state agencies.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency, including but not limited to the State Tax Assessor and the Department of Labor, shall provide such information to the administrator as is necessary for the administrator's enforcement of this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 668, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1496 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 223: TELEFACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS|10 §1496. Unsolicited telefacsimile transmissions prohibited

 §1496. Unsolicited telefacsimile transmissions prohibited 1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Telefacsimile" means any process in which electronic signals are transmitted by means of a telephone system for immediate direct printing as images or written text, excluding telecommunication signals transmitted by devices for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §14 (AMD).][PL 2021, c. 348, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Prohibition.  No person may initiate:   A. The unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message:   (1) Seeking charitable contributions; or   (2) Promoting real property, goods or services for purchase or rent by the recipient of such a message.   [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] 3.  Exception.  Subsection 2, paragraph A, does not apply if the person initiating the transmission and the recipient have a contractual or business relationship and no request to cease any such transmission has been made by the recipient in writing or by telefacsimile message to the person initiating the transmission.   [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] 4.  Penalty.  Violation of this chapter is an unfair trade practice as prohibited by Title 5, section 207. Each complete telefacsimile transmission constitutes a separate violation.   [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 348, §14 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1496-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 223-A: CELLULAR TELEPHONE CUSTOMER PRIVACY ACT|10 §1496-A. Short title

 §1496-A. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Cellular Telephone Customer Privacy Act."   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1496-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 223-A: CELLULAR TELEPHONE CUSTOMER PRIVACY ACT|10 §1496-B. Definitions

 §1496-B. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]1.  Customer proprietary network information.  "Customer proprietary network information" has the same meaning as in 47 United States Code, Section 222(h)(1) as in effect on January 1, 2006.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Other customer proprietary information.  "Other customer proprietary information" means any information loaded, installed or otherwise placed on a wireless telephone or transmitted from a wireless telephone by a wireless telephone customer.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Telecommunications carrier.  "Telecommunications carrier" has the same meaning as in 47 United States Code, Section 153(44) as in effect on January 1, 2006.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Wireless telephone service.  "Wireless telephone service" means any mobile telecommunications services as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, subsection 9‑A.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Wireless telephone service provider.  "Wireless telephone service provider" means a telecommunications carrier that provides wireless telephone service.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1496-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 223-A: CELLULAR TELEPHONE CUSTOMER PRIVACY ACT|10 §1496-C. Sale or disclosure of customer proprietary network information

 §1496-C. Sale or disclosure of customer proprietary network information 1.  Civil violation.  Except as provided in subsection 3, a person may not sell or disclose or offer to sell or disclose any customer proprietary network information relating to the wireless telephone service account of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State or any other customer proprietary information of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State.   A. Violation of this subsection constitutes a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Criminal violation.  Except as provided in subsection 3, a person may not knowingly sell or disclose or offer to sell or disclose any customer proprietary network information relating to the wireless telephone service account of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State or any other customer proprietary information of any wireless telephone service customer or user in this State.   A. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Exceptions.  The prohibitions contained in subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to a disclosure of customer proprietary network information or any other customer proprietary information:   A. Authorized or required by:   (1) Any state or federal law, regulation or rule;   (2) An order of an agency having regulatory authority over a wireless telephone service provider; or   (3) The wireless telephone service account holder; or   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).]B. Required by a subpoena, warrant or other lawful process.   [PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 582, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1499 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 225: TELEPHONE SOLICITATION|10 §1499. Telephone solicitation (REPEALED)

 §1499. Telephone solicitation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 252, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 589, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 334, §2 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 227, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500. Definitions

 §1500. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]1.  Assistive device.  "Assistive device" means any device that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this State that is used within manufacturer specifications by a person with a disability within the meaning of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act to offset the effect of the disability and enhance function in carrying out a major life activity. "Assistive device" includes, but is not limited to, manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters and other aids that enhance the mobility of the individual; hearing aids, telephone communications devices for the deaf, or TDD, assistive listening devices and other aids that enhance an individual's ability to hear; voice synthesized computer modules, optical scanners, talking software, braille printers and other devices that enhance a sight-impaired individual's ability to communicate; and any other assistive device that enables a person with a disability to communicate, see, hear or maneuver. "Assistive device" does not include a hearing aid as defined by Title 32, section 17101, subsection 8.   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).] 2.  Consumer.  "Consumer" means a person who purchases or leases an assistive device from a dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale; a person to whom an assistive device is transferred for purposes other than resale while an express warranty is in effect; a funding source that purchases a device for a person with a disability; or a person otherwise legally qualified to enforce a warranty.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Nonconformity.  "Nonconformity" means a condition or a defect that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of an assistive device that is covered by an express warranty applicable to that assistive device, or to a component of that assistive device, but does not include a condition or defect that is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification or alteration of the assistive device by the consumer.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. B, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-A. Trial period

 §1500-A. Trial period All assistive devices as defined in this chapter must be sold subject to a 30-day trial. A consumer may return an assistive device to the dealer from which it was purchased within the 30-day trial period if the device is not specifically fit for the consumer's particular needs and receive a full refund, after satisfaction of any perfected security interests, if the assistive device has not been damaged, abused or altered by the consumer. If the assistive device was purchased with insurance or public funds, the refund must be returned to the funding source. This section does not apply to an assistive device for which a trial period is already specifically addressed by another law.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-B. Express warranty

 §1500-B. Express warranty 1.  Warranty.  A manufacturer who sells or leases an assistive device to a consumer, either directly or through an assistive device dealer, shall warranty that the assistive device is in conformity with the terms of this subsection and shall furnish the consumer with a written express warranty for the assistive device. In the case of a sale, the duration of the express warranty must be at least one year from the date of the initial setup of the assistive device for the consumer. In the case of a lease, the duration of the express warranty must be for the duration of the lease. In both cases, the warranty must provide that the assistive device is free from any condition or defect that substantially impairs its value to the consumer during the warranty period. In the absence of an express warranty, the manufacturer is deemed to have made this warranty.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Repair.  If a new assistive device does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the assistive device lessor or any of the manufacturer's authorized assistive device dealers and makes the assistive device available for repair during the warranty period, the nonconformity must be repaired at no charge to the consumer or the funding source. If a repair is required, a replacement or loan of a comparable assistive device must be provided to the consumer as soon as feasible at no charge. In the case of a lease, lease payments must be suspended during any part of the repair period that a comparable assistive device has not been provided.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-C. Replacement of defective devices; refunds

 §1500-C. Replacement of defective devices; refunds 1.  Reasonable attempt to repair.  A reasonable attempt to repair an assistive device to conform it to the express warranty is deemed to have been undertaken if:   A. The same conformity has been subject to repair 3 or more times by the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers within the express warranty term and the nonconformity continues; or   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]B. The assistive device is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 days or more because of warranty nonconformity.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Refund and replacement.  If, after a reasonable attempt to repair the nonconformity, the nonconformity is not repaired, the manufacturer must accept return of the assistive device and, at the option of the consumer, refund the full purchase price to the consumer after satisfaction of any applicable perfected security interests or replace the assistive device with a comparable new assistive device. If the assistive device was purchased with public funds or insurance coverage on behalf of the consumer, the manufacturer shall notify the funder and, at the option of the consumer, replace the assistive device with a comparable new assistive device or refund to the funder the total reimbursement amount so that another suitable device may be purchased.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-D. Disclosure at time of resale

 §1500-D. Disclosure at time of resale An assistive device that is returned to the manufacturer under section 1500‑C may not be sold without clear written disclosure to any subsequent purchaser, whether that purchaser is a consumer or a dealer, that the assistive device was returned to the manufacturer under this chapter and a written description of the nonconformity for which the assistive device was returned.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-E. Other remedies

 §1500-E. Other remedies 1.  Rights.  This section may not be construed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Enforcement.  A consumer may bring an action to recover for damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, plus reasonable costs and attorney's fees.   It is a valid defense to an action brought under this subsection if, at the time of sale, the dealer had no reasonable way of knowing that the device was intended to be used within manufacturer specifications by the consumer as an assistive device as defined by section 1500, subsection 1.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 227: ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|10 §1500-F. Waiver

 §1500-F. Waiver Any waiver of rights under this chapter by a consumer is void.   [PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 235, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 228: SALE OF INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS PRODUCTS|10 §1500-G. Unlawful acts; deceptive trade practice

 §1500-G. Unlawful acts; deceptive trade practice 1.  False representation of authentic Indian products.  A person may not offer or display for sale or sell a good in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian-produced, an Indian product or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization in a manner that violates 25 United States Code, Section 305e.   [PL 2013, c. 302, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Unfair trade practice.  A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10. An action brought under this chapter by the Office of the Attorney General may not preclude a person from bringing a civil action to obtain injunctive or equitable relief or damages under 25 United States Code, Section 305e.   [PL 2013, c. 302, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 302, §1 (NEW).