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32 ME Rev Stat § 14503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14503. Home repair services contract

 §14503. Home repair services contract It is a violation of this subchapter if a contract for home repair services to be provided by a transient seller of home repair services fails to meet the written contract requirements, if applicable, of:   [PL 2001, c. 324, §5 (AMD).]1.  Consumer solicitations or sales.  The laws governing consumer solicitations or sales, sections 4661 to 4670;   [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Transient sales.  The laws governing transient sales, sections 14701 to 14716;   [PL 2001, c. 324, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Home solicitation sales.  The laws governing home solicitation sales, Title 9-A, sections 3-501 to 3-507; and   [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Home construction contracts.  The laws governing home construction contracts, Title 10, sections 1486 to 1490.   [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 324, §§5,6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14504. License required

 §14504. License required 1.  License required.  A transient seller of home repair services must be licensed by the department and acquire a door-to-door sales license in the manner as set under section 14505 before engaging in the door-to-door sales of home repair services. The licensing requirement under this section is in addition to the licensing requirements applicable to the occupation, trade or profession for which a license is required. A transient seller who solicits sales during the course of a municipal or state repair contract is exempt from this requirement.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Enforcement.  This section is enforceable by either the Department of the Attorney General or a district attorney.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 324, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §R11 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14505. Evidence of licensure

 §14505. Evidence of licensure Upon licensure, the department shall issue to a transient seller of home repair services a door-to-door sales license that indicates that the person whose name appears on the license is a licensed transient seller of home repair services under this subchapter. The license must also include the name of the seller's company.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 324, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14506. Disclosure of license number

 §14506. Disclosure of license number 1.  Disclosure required.  A contract for door-to-door sales of home repair services by a transient seller of home repair services must include the seller's door-to-door sales license number in the following manner: State door-to-door sales license #: (fill in number).   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Enforcement.  This section is enforceable by either the Department of the Attorney General or a district attorney.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §R12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14507 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14507. Application

 §14507. Application An application for licensure under this chapter must include:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §4 (AMD).]1.  Application information.  The name, local and permanent business and residential address or addresses, date of birth and social security number of the home repair seller;   [PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Employees of the seller.  The names and addresses of employees of the seller; and   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Statement.  At the time of making the application, a statement of all civil judgments or criminal convictions secured or outstanding against the seller that arises out of home repair services during the 4 years prior to making the application, all criminal and civil suits pending against the seller that arise out of home repair services and all criminal convictions and criminal suits pending for theft against the seller.   The seller shall promptly notify the department of all changes or additions in the information required by this section.   Knowingly, intentionally or recklessly making a false statement in an application is grounds for denial of the application or revocation of the license.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Photograph.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. G, §3 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. G, §§1-3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14508. Renewal application

 §14508. Renewal application An annual renewal application must be filed by the seller on October 31st or at such other times as the department designates. The renewal application must include changes or additions to the information required by section 14507. The renewal application must be accompanied by the renewal fee as set under section 14509.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 324, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14509 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14509. License fee

 §14509. License fee The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $300 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §6 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]1.  Transient seller registration.   [PL 1999, c. 685, §25 (RP).] 2.  Renewal.   [PL 1999, c. 685, §25 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 685, §25 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 324, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14510 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14510. Service of process (REPEALED)

 §14510. Service of process (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. K, §12 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14511. Forms and model contract (REPEALED)

 §14511. Forms and model contract (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 324, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §7 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14512 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14512. Penalties

 §14512. Penalties The penalties in this section are in addition to penalties provided for specific violations within this subchapter.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]1.  Criminal penalty.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Civil penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter.   A. A transient seller of home repair services or the seller's employee who violates this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $2,000 may be adjudged. This penalty may be assessed against each seller and each employee.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A transient seller of home repair services or the seller's employee who violates this subchapter after having previously violated this subchapter 2 or more times commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $5,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]C. A transient seller of home repair services or the seller's employee who violates this subchapter in a way that injures a consumer who is more than 60 years of age commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $5,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]This subsection is enforceable by either the Department of the Attorney General or a district attorney.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Unfair trade practice.  A transient seller of home repair services who fails to obtain a license in violation of this subchapter commits an unfair trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §8 (AMD).] 4.  Revocation.  In any action under this section the court may also revoke the seller's license to engage in the door-to-door sale of home repair services.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 444, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 681, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 324, §11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §R13 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §§8, 9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14513 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 1: DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME REPAIR TRANSIENT SELLERS|32 §14513. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

 §14513. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §10 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14702. Licensure

 §14702. Licensure 1.  License required.  A person who engages in the business of a transient seller of consumer merchandise, including a self-employed person or a person who employs one or more transient sellers of consumer merchandise, must apply to the department and acquire a license in the manner set forth in section 14706 before engaging in sales of consumer merchandise in this State.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §11 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §R14 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §11 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14703. Licenses

 §14703. Licenses 1.  Issuance.  The department shall issue to each transient seller of consumer merchandise and employee of that transient seller a license that, among other things, must indicate that the person whose name appears on the license is a licensed seller or employee of a licensed seller under this subchapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Possession and presentation.  Every transient seller of consumer merchandise and each of the seller's employees must have a valid license, as required by this subchapter, in the seller's or employee's immediate possession at all times when engaging in sales of consumer merchandise in this State and shall present the license for inspection upon request of any person.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §12 (AMD).] 3.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who intentionally violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §R15 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §12 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14704. Disclosure of license number and permanent place of business

 §14704. Disclosure of license number and permanent place of business 1.  License number and permanent place of business disclosed in advertisements.  Every time a transient seller of consumer merchandise advertises in this State for the sale of merchandise, whether in print or electronic media, the advertisement must disclose the transient seller's license number in the following manner: "State Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Transient Seller's License Number: (Fill in number)" and must disclose the address of the seller's permanent place of business.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §13 (AMD).] 2.  License number and place of business disclosed in written receipt.  Every time a transient seller of consumer merchandise sells merchandise to a consumer in this State, the transient seller shall provide the purchaser with a written receipt, at the time of sale, disclosing the transient seller's license number in the following manner: "State Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Transient Seller's License Number: (Fill in number)" and disclosing the transient seller's name and permanent place of business.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §13 (AMD).] 3.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §R16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §13 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14705. Local registration

 §14705. Local registration Nothing in this subchapter affects the right of any town or municipality to make such regulations relative to transient sellers of consumer merchandise as may be permissible under the general law or under any municipal charter.   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14706. Application

 §14706. Application Each application for a transient seller of consumer merchandise license required by section 14702 must include:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §14 (AMD).]1.  Name and address.  The name and local and permanent business address of the applicant;   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Employees of applicant.  Names of all employees of the applicant employed in this State;   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 3.  Statement.  A statement of all judgments secured or outstanding against the applicant arising out of sales to consumers during the 2 years immediately prior to making the application and of all suits of either a criminal or civil nature pending against the applicant that arise out of sales to consumers, at the time of making the application;   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 4.  Statement of yearly gross revenues.  A statement of anticipated yearly gross revenues from sales of consumer merchandise in this State;   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 5.  Security deposits.  The name and address of the person to whom security deposits made with the department pursuant to this subchapter are returned; and   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 6.  Seller's certificate.  The number of a valid registration certificate issued to the applicant by the State Tax Assessor pursuant to Title 36, chapter 211 or satisfactory evidence that the applicant is not required to be registered under that chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 548, §9 (AMD).] The applicant shall promptly notify the department of all changes or additions in the information required in this section upon a form prescribed by the department.   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]Any false statement in an application, either original or supplementary, for a license subjects the applicant to the same penalty as if the applicant had no license.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §§14, 15 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 548, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14707. Renewal application

 §14707. Renewal application A renewal application made under this subchapter must be filed by the applicant on April 30th annually or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. The renewal application must include all changes or additions in the information required by section 14706. The renewal application must be accompanied by the renewal fee as set under section 14708.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §16 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 14708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 128: REGULATION OF TRANSIENT SALES|Subchapter 2: TRANSIENT SELLERS OF CONSUMER MERCHANDISE|32 §14708. License fee and security deposit

 §14708. License fee and security deposit 1.  Fees.  The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $300. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §17 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).] 2.  Dedicated revenues.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §17 (RP).] 3.  Security deposit.  Every person that engages in the business of transient sellers of consumer merchandise, including the self-employed or those who employ one or more transient sellers of consumer merchandise, shall also make a security deposit of $10,000 or of a sum equal to the anticipated yearly gross revenues in this State, whichever is less, with the department for the protection of consumers as described in section 14712. The security deposit may be made by a bond as drawn by the department and as secured by a surety approved by the department. Only one security deposit is required of each person engaged in transient sales of consumer merchandise.   [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] 4.  License issued.  The department shall issue to a transient seller of consumer merchandise and to employees of that transient seller a license upon receipt of a completed application with the fees as set under subsection 1 and the security deposit required by subsection 3.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §17 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. KK, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).