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10 ME Rev Stat § 1365 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1365. Franchise interest; vested rights

 §1365. Franchise interest; vested rights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for the manufacturer or franchisor, without due cause, to terminate a franchise or to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its distributors or dealers.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1366 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1366. Notice form, delivery and content

 §1366. Notice form, delivery and content All notices of termination or nonrenewal required by this chapter must:   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]1.  Delivery.  Be sent by registered, certified or other receipted mail, delivered by telegram or personally delivered to the distributor or dealer; and   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Statement of intent.  Contain a statement of intent to terminate or not renew the franchise together with the reasons for termination or nonrenewal and the effective date of the termination, nonrenewal or expiration.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1367 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1367. Manufacturer's warranty obligations

 §1367. Manufacturer's warranty obligations A manufacturer shall honor, in a timely fashion, an obligation to dealers or distributors to replace goods, reimburse or pay costs and expenses or provide services arising as a result of a warranty, franchise agreement or other agreement subject to this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1368 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1368. Public policy

 §1368. Public policy A contract or part of a contract or activity undertaken pursuant to a contract in violation of this chapter is deemed against public policy and is void and unenforceable.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1369 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1369. Statute of limitation

 §1369. Statute of limitation Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues; however, if a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the person entitled to bring that action, the period prior to the discovery of that cause of action is excluded in determining the time allowed for commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the Federal Government or any of its agencies under the antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or any other federal act, or the laws of the State related to antitrust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of the civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1370 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 211-A: FRANCHISE LAWS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES|10 §1370. Penalty

 §1370. Penalty Violation of this chapter constitutes an unfair trade practice under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1371 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1371. Short title

 §1371. Short title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Self-service Storage Act."   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1373 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1373. Restrictions of use

 §1373. Restrictions of use 1.  Operator not to permit use for residential purposes.  An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] 2.  Occupant not to use for residential purposes.  An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] 3.  Occupant not to store certain goods.  An occupant is prohibited from storing goods that have a dangerous, harmful, offensive or noxious impact on the self-service storage facility or its surroundings or are a nuisance to self-service storage facility occupants, the operator or operator's employees.   A. If the operator has reason to believe that an occupant is storing goods that have resulted in a condition described in this subsection, the operator may remove and dispose of the goods thus causing that condition.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]B. Before disposing of goods under this subsection, the operator shall:   (1) Notify the occupant of the condition by regular mail at the occupant's last known address or other address set forth by the occupant in the rental agreement;   (2) Inspect the leased space at least 7 days following the notice to the occupant; and   (3) Determine whether a condition described in this subsection exists.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]C. Notwithstanding paragraph B, an operator may immediately dispose of goods under this section if they constitute a threat to health, safety or welfare. The operator shall immediately notify the occupant of this action following the procedures of paragraph B, subparagraph (1).   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1374 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1374. Lien

 §1374. Lien 1.  Lien created.  The operator of a self-service storage facility has a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor or other charges, and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale, as provided in this Act. The lien attaches as of the date the occupant leases the space.   [PL 2011, c. 376, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Statement in rental agreement.  The rental agreement must contain a statement, in bold type, advising the occupant:   A. Of the existence of the lien;   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]B. That property stored in the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default; and   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]C. That a sale shall be held at the self-service storage facility where the personal property is stored or at the nearest suitable location.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 376, §5 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1376 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1376. Late fees

 §1376. Late fees 1.  Imposition of late fee.  An operator may impose a reasonable late fee in accordance with this section for each service period that an occupant does not pay rent when due, as long as the due date for the rental payment is not earlier than the day before the first day of the service period to which the rental payment applies. A late fee may not be imposed if the occupant makes a rental payment in full by the 3rd day after the due date.   [PL 2003, c. 274, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Conditions in writing.  An operator may not impose a late fee unless the amount of that fee and the conditions for imposing that fee are stated in 12-point type in a written rental agreement or an addendum to that agreement.   [PL 2003, c. 274, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Permissible late fees.  A late fee of $20 for each late rental payment or 20% of the amount of each rental payment, whichever is greater, is reasonable and does not constitute a penalty.   [PL 2003, c. 274, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Recovery of reasonable expenses.  An operator may recover from the occupant any reasonable expense incurred in rent collection or lien enforcement in addition to the late fee permitted by subsection 1.   [PL 2003, c. 274, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 274, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1377 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1377. Effects of violations

 §1377. Effects of violations It is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act if:   [PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).]1.  Occupant fails to take measures to protect personal information.  An occupant fails to take appropriate measures to protect personal information of clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business;   [PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).] 2.  Purchaser fails to return personal information.  A purchaser of any personal property under this Act intentionally fails to return to the operator any personal information of clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business; and   [PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).] 3.  Operator conducts lien sale of personal information.  An operator has a reasonable belief that a leased space contains personal information relating to clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business and nonetheless intentionally conducts a lien sale of personal information relating to clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business.   [PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1378 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT|10 §1378. Abandonment

 §1378. Abandonment In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator has the right to immediately take possession of the leased space and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means at the operator's discretion.   [PL 2011, c. 376, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 376, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1381 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT|10 §1381. Short title

 §1381. Short title This Act may be known and cited as the "Maine Marina and Boatyard Storage Act."   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1382 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT|10 §1382. Definitions

 §1382. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]1.  Default.  "Default" means the failure to pay obligations incurred by the storage of a boat, boat motor or boat trailer.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Facility.  "Facility" means a marina, boatyard or marine repair facility that provides, as part of its commercial operation, the storage of boats, boat motors or boat trailers.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Lienholder.  "Lienholder" or "lienholder of record" means a person who claims an interest in or lien on the property pursuant to a financing statement filed with the Secretary of State or other public filing.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Property.  "Property" means a boat, boat motor or boat trailer in storage at a facility.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1383 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT|10 §1383. Lien

 §1383. Lien 1.  Lien created.  A facility owner has a lien on property stored at that facility for rent, labor or other charges and for expenses reasonably incurred in the sale of that property under the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Exclusion.  This chapter does not create a lien on a documented vessel subject to a preferred ship mortgage or other preferred maritime lien pursuant to 46 United States Code, Chapter 313.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1384 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT|10 §1384. Notice of lien

 §1384. Notice of lien A property owner must be notified of the lien created by this chapter before enforcement of the lien by a facility owner. Notification of the lien created by this chapter is satisfied by:   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]1.  Written storage agreement.  A written storage agreement signed by the property owner that includes a notice of the lien created by this chapter; or   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Written notice of lien.  Written notification of the lien sent by the facility owner to the property owner.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] A facility owner who does not have a written storage agreement that includes a notice of the lien created by this chapter may not initiate an enforcement action under section 1385 until 30 days after the written notice of a lien required by subsection 2 is delivered to the property owner.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1386 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT|10 §1386. Cessation of enforcement actions

 §1386. Cessation of enforcement actions A facility owner shall cease enforcement actions immediately if:   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]1.  Payment by owner.  The property owner pays the facility owner the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien. At any time before the conclusion of a sale conducted under this chapter, the property owner may redeem the property by paying the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien; or   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Payment by other lienholders.  A person other than the facility owner who has a lien on the property pays the facility owner the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien held by the facility owner. Upon payment by a lienholder of record, the facility owner shall hold the property for the benefit of and at the direction of that lienholder and may not deliver possession of the property to the property owner. Unless the facility owner and the lienholder enter into a new storage agreement, the lienholder shall arrange removal of the property from the facility.   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1391 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS|10 §1391. Definitions

 §1391. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]1.  Administrator.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §1 (RP).] 2.  Consumer.  "Consumer" means an individual who uses, purchases, acquires, attempts to purchase or acquire or is offered or furnished goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Consumer arbitration.  "Consumer arbitration" means binding arbitration under a consumer arbitration agreement in which a party to the arbitration is a consumer.   [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Consumer arbitration agreement.  "Consumer arbitration agreement" means a standard contract with a consumer concerning the use of, purchase of, acquisition of, attempt to purchase or acquire, offer of or furnishing of goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §3 (AMD).] 4-A.  Financial interest.  "Financial interest" means holding a position in a business as an officer, director, trustee, member or partner or any position in management or ownership of more than 5% interest in the business.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §4 (NEW).] 5.  Provider.  "Provider" means a person that provides consumer arbitration or services related to consumer arbitration.   [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §6 (REV). PL 2009, c. 572, §§1-4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1392 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS|10 §1392. Reporting by arbitration service providers (REPEALED)

 §1392. Reporting by arbitration service providers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 572, §5 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1393 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS|10 §1393. Consumer arbitration agreements

 §1393. Consumer arbitration agreements 1.  Limitation on agreements.  A consumer arbitration agreement not allowed under federal law is void and unenforceable.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Costs and fees.  In a provider’s initial notice or communication to a consumer, the provider must clearly and conspicuously disclose the estimated expenses of any arbitration, including:   A. The filing fee;   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]B. The average daily cost for an arbitrator and hearing room;   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]C. Any other charge that an arbitrator or provider may assess; and   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]D. The proportion of expenses listed under this subsection borne by each party if the consumer prevails and if the consumer does not prevail.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]An expense required to be disclosed under this subsection does not include attorney's fees. A person required to disclose an expense under this subsection does not violate this subsection when an actual expense exceeds an estimate if the estimate was reasonable and made in good faith.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Violation.  A violation of subsection 2 does not render the consumer arbitration agreement unenforceable but may be considered by a court in a determination of whether the agreement is unconscionable or otherwise unenforceable under another law. If a provider violates subsection 2, a person or the Attorney General may request a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the provider in violation from violating subsection 2 in a subsequent consumer arbitration. A provider found to be in violation of this section or that conforms to this section after an action is commenced is liable for the court costs and reasonable attorney's fees of the party bringing the action.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1397 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS|10 §1397. Financial responsibility and insurance coverage requirements

 §1397. Financial responsibility and insurance coverage requirements 1.  Financial responsibility.  An exchange facilitator shall at all times comply with one or more of the following:   A. Maintain a fidelity bond or bonds in an amount not less than $250,000, executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State;   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]B. Deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in an amount not less than $250,000 in an interest-bearing deposit account or a money market account with a financial institution. Interest on that amount must accrue to the exchange facilitator; or   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]C. Deposit all exchange funds in a qualified escrow account or qualified trust, as those terms are defined under United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(3), with a financial institution and provide that any withdrawals from that escrow account or trust require that person's and the client's written authorization.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]An exchange facilitator may maintain a bond or bonds or deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in excess of the minimum required amounts. If an exchange facilitator is listed as a named insured on one or more fidelity bonds totaling at least $250,000, the requirements of this subsection are deemed satisfied.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Insurance or alternative coverage.  An exchange facilitator shall at all times comply with either of the following:   A. Maintain an errors and omissions insurance policy in an amount not less than $100,000, executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State; or   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]B. Deposit an amount of cash, securities or irrevocable letters of credit in an amount not less than $100,000 in an interest-bearing deposit account or a money market account with a financial institution. Interest on that amount must accrue to the exchange facilitator.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]An exchange facilitator may maintain insurance or deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in excess of the minimum required amounts. If an exchange facilitator is listed as a named insured on an errors and omissions policy of at least $100,000, the requirements of this section are deemed satisfied.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1399 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS|10 §1399. Civil liability

 §1399. Civil liability 1.  Claim on bonds, deposits or letters of credit.  The administrator may file a claim on behalf of any client or clients on the bonds, deposits or letters of credit described in section 1397, subsection 1 to recover the damages as a result of financial loss or damages by reason of the failure of an exchange facilitator to comply with this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Civil action.  A person may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against an exchange facilitator for any violation of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1400 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS|10 §1400. Powers and duties of the administrator

 §1400. Powers and duties of the administrator 1.  Rules.  In addition to any other powers and duties of the administrator authorized by law, the administrator may adopt rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Examinations and investigations.  The administrator may examine or investigate the books, records and accounts of each exchange facilitator, within or without the State, at intervals the administrator considers necessary. The administrator may assess the exchange facilitator for the actual costs of the examination pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Enforcement.  The administrator may undertake any action authorized pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6 to ensure compliance with this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).