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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §4. Business days and hours

§4. Business days and hours
No liquor may be sold except as provided in this section.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Hours for sale of liquor.
Except as provided in this subsection, licensees may sell or deliver liquor from 5 a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. of the following day.
A. [PL 2015, c. 74, §1 (RP).]
B. Licensees may sell liquor on January 1st of any year from 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
(1) In areas in which liquor may be sold except on Sundays, if January 1st falls on a Monday, licensees may sell or deliver liquor between 9 p.m. Sunday, December 31st and 2 a.m. January 1st, notwithstanding any local option decisions to the contrary.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
C. [PL 1993, c. 266, §3 (RP).]
D. Wholesale licensees may sell or deliver liquor to licensed establishments from 4 a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. the following day.   [PL 2001, c. 21, §1 (NEW).]
E. An on-premises retail licensee located in an international air terminal may sell liquor to an international passenger in transit at any time of day.   [PL 2021, c. 658, §41 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 658, §41 (AMD).]
2.  Consumption and possession of liquor.
Except as provided in paragraphs A and B, licensees may not permit the consumption or possession of liquor on their premises after 1:15 a.m.
A. Licensees may permit the consumption of liquor on their premises until 2:15 a.m. on January 1st.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
B. This subsection does not apply to consumption or possession by bona fide hotel guests in their rooms.   [PL 1993, c. 730, §14 (AMD).]
[PL 1993, c. 730, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Regulation of bottle clubs.
Except as provided in paragraph A, municipalities may regulate the hours of operation of bottle clubs between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
A. Municipalities may regulate the hours of operation of bottle clubs between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on January 1st.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Local option decisions govern.
Except as provided in subsection 1, paragraph B and section 353, nothing in this section may be construed to allow the sale of liquor in municipalities in violation of chapter 5.
[PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. PP, §1 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. PP, §1 (AMD).]
5.  Illegal sales and purchases on Sunday.
[PL 2015, c. 74, §2 (RP).]
6.  Penalty.
[PL 2015, c. 74, §2 (RP).]
7.  License or right to sell on Sunday suspended or revoked.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §14 (RP).]
8.  License suspended during appeal of conviction.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §14 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §14 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §PP1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §PP1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 266, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 730, §14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 46, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 159, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 21, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 2, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 240, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 74, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §41 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §5. Prevailing time

§5. Prevailing time
The hours referred to in this Title are the legal time prevailing in the State on the day of the sale or other activity.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §6. Form of advertising restricted

§6. Form of advertising restricted
1.  Advertising form subject to bureau authorization.
No person may advertise liquor within the State, except in the form specifically authorized by the bureau. Radio, television, billboards, signs, newspapers, magazines and periodicals may carry advertising subject to the rules of the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §23 (AMD).]
2.  Bureau may adopt rules governing advertising brand names in local option areas.
The bureau may adopt rules restricting the advertising of any type of liquor by brand names during the period when such sales are prohibited in any municipality that has voted in any particular local option election against the sale of all types of liquor.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §23 (AMD).]
3.  Use of picture or representation of State House prohibited.
No person may use or display a picture or other form of representation of the State House for the advertising of liquor.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §7. Action not maintainable upon promise to pay for liquor

§7. Action not maintainable upon promise to pay for liquor
1.  No action maintainable for promises to pay for liquor.
Except as provided in paragraph A, no action may be maintained upon any claim or demand, promissory note or other security contracted or given for liquor sold in violation of any of the provisions of this Title, or for any liquor purchased out of the State with intent to sell all or any part in violation of this Title.
A. This section does not apply to negotiable paper in the hands of a holder for a valuable consideration and without notice of the illegality of the contract.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §8. Entrances from premises

§8. Entrances from premises
The bureau may grant written permission to a licensee to maintain entrances, doorways or other apertures leading directly from the licensed premises.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §9. Separation of areas (REPEALED)

§9. Separation of areas
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §24 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 347, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §11. Retailer on same premises as other businesses

§11. Retailer on same premises as other businesses
1.  Connection with other licensed premises.
Notwithstanding any law or rule of the bureau to the contrary, a retailer's licensed premises may be connected with another retailer's licensed premises by a doorway or other aperture that is not securely and permanently sealed.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §47 (AMD).]
2.  Violation of public drinking law.
A person taking a drink of liquor to another person, offering a drink of liquor to another person or consuming liquor within the licensed premises of an off-premises retail licensee under the common roof is considered in violation of and subject to punishment under Title 17, section 2003‑A. This subsection does not prohibit product sampling and taste testing authorized by and conducted in accordance with the requirements of this Title.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §48 (AMD).]
3.  Premises operated by licensee identified.
An applicant for a license shall fully describe in the application the part of the premises that the applicant owns, leases or rents. The bureau may require the licensee to identify on the premises by an appropriate marking the area that the licensee owns, rents or leases.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §25 (AMD).]
4.  Inspection of business premises under common roof of licensee.
All persons carrying on any business, except a financial institution or credit union, under the common roof and having common entranceways with a licensee shall agree in writing to allow reasonable inspection of their premises by authorized enforcement agents of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and authorized representatives of the bureau.
[PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §25 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §15 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §§47, 48 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §12. Inspection of premises

§12. Inspection of premises
No licensee may refuse representatives of the bureau the right at any time to inspect the entire licensed premises or to audit the books and records of the licensee.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §13. Low-alcohol spirits products sold by wine licensees

§13. Low-alcohol spirits products sold by wine licensees
1.  Retail sales.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a person licensed to sell wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption may also sell low-alcohol spirits products. All provisions of this Title applicable to wine, except chapters 65 and 67, apply to low-alcohol spirits products when sold by persons licensed to sell wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §49 (NEW).]
2.  Wholesale sales.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a person licensed under section 1401 as an in-state wholesaler of wine may also sell and distribute low-alcohol spirits products.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §49 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §VV3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 591, §VV3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 658, §49 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §14. Hard cider sold by wine or malt liquor licensees

§14. Hard cider sold by wine or malt liquor licensees
1.  Retail sales.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a person licensed to sell malt liquor for on-premises or off-premises consumption may also sell hard cider. All provisions of this Title applicable to malt liquor, except chapter 65, apply to hard cider when hard cider is sold by persons licensed to sell malt liquor for on-premises or off-premises consumption. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a person licensed to sell wine for on-premises or off-premises consumption from selling hard cider.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §50 (NEW).]
2.  Wholesale sales.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a person licensed under section 1401 as an in-state wholesaler of malt liquor may also sell and distribute hard cider. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a person licensed under section 1401 as an in-state wholesaler of wine from selling and distributing hard cider.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §50 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 68, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 658, §50 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §15. Display of signs

§15. Display of signs
A licensee under chapter 19 or 45 shall post a sign provided by the commissioner in a conspicuous location at the licensed premises informing customers of the provisions of sections 2051 and 2081. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged for any one offense.   [PL 2005, c. 437, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 437, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §51. Administration; enforcement (REPEALED)

§51. Administration; enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B117 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §52. Eligibility of members and employees (REPEALED)

§52. Eligibility of members and employees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 28-A §53. Conflict of interest (REPEALED)

§53. Conflict of interest
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION › 28-A §61. State Liquor Commission (REPEALED)

§61. State Liquor Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 623, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 376, §47 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP). PL 1997, c. 424, §B3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §46 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION › 28-A §62. Powers of the State Liquor Commission (REPEALED)

§62. Powers of the State Liquor Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §15 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A112 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 730, §§15-20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION › 28-A §62-A. Duties of the Bureau of Liquor Enforcement (REPEALED)

§62-A. Duties of the Bureau of Liquor Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 730, §21 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 140, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION › 28-A §63. Duties of the State Liquor Commission (REPEALED)

§63. Duties of the State Liquor Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y124 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION › 28-A §64. Inventory and working capital (REPEALED)

§64. Inventory and working capital
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §FF (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y125 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 6, §B3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 615, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §S1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES › 28-A §71. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; appointment (REPEALED)

§71. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; appointment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y126 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES › 28-A §72. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; powers and duties (REPEALED)

§72. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 376, §48 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES › 28-A §72-A. Director; duties (REPEALED)

§72-A. Director; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §36 (COR). PL 1991, c. 376, §49 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §§Y127,128 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 730, §22 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §81. State Liquor and Lottery Commission

§81. State Liquor and Lottery Commission
1.  Oversight of Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.
The commission shall monitor the operation of the bureau in its administration of the laws relating to the sale of spirits.
[PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §1 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §13 (AFF); PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61 (REV).]
2.  Advice.
The commission shall advise the director of the bureau regarding the administration of the functions of the bureau. The commission may advise the Governor and the Legislature regarding issues relating to the operation of the bureau and the administration of the laws relating to the sale of spirits.
[PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §2 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §13 (AFF); PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61 (REV).]
3.  Listing of items.
The commission shall determine which spirits items may be listed for sale in the State. Products listed must be made available by the spirits supplier at a warehouse designated by the commission.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §51 (AMD).]
4.  Notice to delist or stop purchases.
Before any spirits item listed by the commission is discontinued or delisted or before the commission issues any order to stop purchases of any listed spirits item, the commission shall give the vendor of the item reasonable written notice of its intention to delist or stop purchase of the item.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §52 (AMD).]
5.  Retail price; reconsideration.
The commission shall, in accordance with section 1651 and after considering any recommendation submitted by the bureau, establish the retail price of spirits sold in the State. The director of the bureau shall notify the affected spirits supplier of the commission's decision establishing the retail price and of the affected spirits supplier's opportunity to request reconsideration of the retail price determination at an adjudicatory hearing conducted by the commission in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4. The decision of the commission issued after an adjudicatory hearing requested under this subsection is final agency action for the purposes of judicial review under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7. The commission shall adopt rules establishing the procedures for the conduct of adjudicatory hearings under this subsection, including but not limited to the deadline for an affected spirits supplier to request a hearing. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. For purposes of this subsection, "affected spirits supplier" means a spirits supplier that supplies a spirits product that is the subject of a retail price determination of the State.
[PL 2021, c. 622, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 535, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §13 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61 (REV). PL 2021, c. 622, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §§51, 52 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §82. Bureau of Liquor Enforcement (REPEALED)

§82. Bureau of Liquor Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 571, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 451, §T9 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. X, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §82-A. Enforcement of licensing

§82-A. Enforcement of licensing
1.  Authority.
In addition to any authority a law enforcement officer has to enforce the laws, a law enforcement officer may, subject to subsections 2 and 4, enforce this Title or the rules adopted pursuant to this Title against violations that may result in an administrative sanction against a licensee or the licensee's agents or employees.
[PL 2005, c. 139, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner.
The commissioner in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Safety or the Commissioner of Public Safety's designee may by agreement, with the consent and approval of the affected law enforcement agency, designate the law enforcement agency's officers to exercise the enforcement authority identified in subsection 1.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §17 (AMD).]
3.  Contract officers.
The commissioner in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Safety or the Commissioner of Public Safety's designee may appoint contract officers for the purpose of enforcing this Title and the rules adopted pursuant to this Title against specific violations that may result in an administrative sanction against a licensee, or the licensee's agents or employees.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §17 (AMD).]
4.  Limitation.
The commissioner in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Safety or the Commissioner of Public Safety's designee may limit the authority granted by this section to specific sections of this Title and rules adopted pursuant to those sections.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 139, §4 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §83. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED)

§83. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 535, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §LLL1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §LLL4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 693, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §13 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §18 (RP). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §83-A. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED)

§83-A. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §19 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §85. Inventory and working capital

§85. Inventory and working capital
1.  Net profits are general revenue.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §22 (RP).]
2.  Inventory.
The bureau may keep and have on hand a stock of spirits for sale, the value of which when priced for resale must be computed on the delivered case cost F.O.B. liquor warehouse designated by the commission filed by spirits suppliers. The inventory value must be based upon actual cost for which payment may be due. Spirits may not be considered to be in the inventory until payment has been made for them.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §60 (AMD).]
3.  Authorized working capital.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §22 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. C, §13 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §22 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §11 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §60 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §86. Conflict of interest

§86. Conflict of interest
In addition to the limitations set forth in Title 5, section 18, any member of the commission or any employee of the commission or the bureau may not accept directly or indirectly any samples, gratuities, favors or anything of value from a manufacturer, wholesaler, wholesale licensee or retail licensee or any representative of a manufacturer, wholesaler, wholesale licensee or retail licensee under circumstances that may reasonably be construed as influencing or improperly relating to past, present or future performance of official duties.   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §87. Eligibility of employees

§87. Eligibility of employees
A person is not eligible for employment with the bureau if that person:   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Interest in corporation.
Has any official, professional or other connection with or owns any stock in a corporation interest either directly or indirectly in the manufacture or sale of liquor; or
[PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW).]
2.  Violation of state or federal law.
Has been convicted or adjudicated guilty of violating any state or federal law regulating the manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 373, §28 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. B, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §88. Transfer of wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED)

§88. Transfer of wholesale liquor activities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §LLL2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §LLL4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. A, §3 (RP). PL 2013, c. 269, Pt. A, §10 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION › 28-A §89. Renewal of contracts for wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED)

§89. Renewal of contracts for wholesale liquor activities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. S, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 1, Pt. G, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: LOCAL OPTION › 28-A §121. Local option election in a municipality

§121. Local option election in a municipality
A local option election in a municipality shall be held in the following manner.   [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Petition.
A petition for a local option election must be signed by 30 voters in that municipality or by a number of voters equal to at least 5% of the number of votes cast in that municipality in the last gubernatorial election, whichever is fewer. All petition signatures must have been signed since the last general election. The petition must be addressed to and received by the municipal officers at least 60 days before holding any primary, special statewide, general or municipal election or town meeting.
[PL 2019, c. 672, §1 (RPR).]
1-A.  Vote of municipal officers.
As an alternative to the petition process in subsection 1, the municipal officers may vote to hold a local option election, which must be conducted pursuant to subsection 3, including one or more of the questions specified in section 123.
[PL 2019, c. 672, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Meeting.
Upon receipt of a petition, or in accordance with a vote of the municipal officers pursuant to subsection 1‑A, the municipal officers shall notify the inhabitants of their respective municipalities to meet in the manner prescribed by law. The meeting must be held to vote upon any or all of the questions contained in section 123.
[PL 2019, c. 672, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Conduct of election.
Except as provided in this section, the petition process and the voting at elections held in towns and plantations must be held and conducted in accordance with Title 30‑A, sections 2528, 2529 and 2532, even if the town or plantation has not accepted the provisions of section 2528. The voting at elections held in cities must be held and conducted in accordance with Title 21‑A. No referendum questions except those set out in section 123 may be printed on the ballot. The municipal clerk shall make a return of the results, certify the results and send it to the office of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall forward the results to the bureau.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §29 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 147, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 608, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §29 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §8 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 672, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: LOCAL OPTION › 28-A §122. Unincorporated places

§122. Unincorporated places
1.  No local option election.
No local option election may be held in unincorporated places.
[PL 1989, c. 158, §2 (RPR).]
2.  Authorization of sales.
The county commissioners may, after holding a public hearing:
A. Authorize or refuse to authorize the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold; and   [PL 1987, c. 342, §17 (NEW).]
B. Authorize or refuse to authorize the sale of liquor to be consumed off the premises where sold.   [PL 1987, c. 342, §17 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 342, §17 (NEW).]
3.  Approval of licenses.
The county commissioners may refuse to approve a liquor license application on the ground that the license is not warranted for any substantial public convenience, necessity or demand.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §17 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 147, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 342, §17 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 158, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: LOCAL OPTION › 28-A §123. Local option questions

§123. Local option questions
Any one or more of the following questions may be voted on in a local option election held under section 121. Each question applies to both full-time and part-time licensed establishments.   [PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RPR).]
1.  Sale of liquor for consumption on the premises on days other than Sunday.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises of licensed establishments on days other than Sunday?
[PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]
2.  Sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on days other than Sunday.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on days other than Sunday?
[PL 2021, c. 658, §61 (AMD).]
2-A.  Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption off the premises on days other than Sunday.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed off the premises of licensed establishments on days other than Sunday?
[PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]
3.  Sale of liquor for consumption on the premises on Sundays.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises of licensed establishments on Sundays?
[PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]
4.  Sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on Sundays.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on Sundays?
[PL 2021, c. 658, §62 (AMD).]
4-A.  Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption off the premises on Sundays.
Shall this municipality authorize the State to issue licenses for the sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed off the premises of licensed establishments on Sundays?
[PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD).]
5.  Operation of state liquor stores and agency liquor stores on Sunday.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
6.  Sale of spirits to be consumed on the premises on Sunday.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
7.  Sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed on the premises on Sunday.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
8.  Sale of malt liquor and wine for consumption on the premises on Sunday.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
9.  Operation of bottle clubs.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §18 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 95, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §30 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §§24, 25 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §§61, 62 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: LOCAL OPTION › 28-A §124. Results of vote

§124. Results of vote
1.  Determination vote.
If the results of an election held under section 121 show that:
A. A majority of the votes cast in any municipality on any local option question is in the affirmative, the bureau may issue licenses of the type authorized by the affirmative vote in that municipality;   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).]
B. A majority of the votes cast in any municipality on any local option question is in the negative, the bureau may not issue licenses of the type denied by the negative vote in that municipality; or   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).]
C. The vote is tied on any local option question, the law remains as it was before the voting.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §31 (AMD).]
[PL 2021, c. 658, §63 (AMD).]
2.  Effective date.
The vote is effective on the first day of the month following the certification of the vote to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Existing licenses.
The holder of any license issued and outstanding on the effective date of the local option vote that denies issuance of that type of license and specifically indicates that the existing privilege is to be voided shall immediately surrender it to the bureau. The bureau shall refund that portion of the unused fee paid.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §32 (AMD).]
4.  Repeal or reconsideration.
When a municipality has voted to accept or reject any local option question, the vote is effective until repealed by a new petition and vote as required by section 121 or 122. A negative vote on a question repeals existing privileges only if the petition clearly indicates an intent that it do so. No local option vote may be taken on the same question more than once in any one-year period.
[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 623, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 95, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 377, §15 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §§31,32 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §§B14,15 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §63 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: BOTTLE CLUBS › 28-A §161-A. Local approval of bottle clubs (REPEALED)

§161-A. Local approval of bottle clubs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 816, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 730, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: BOTTLE CLUBS › 28-A §162. Local authority for operation of bottle clubs

§162. Local authority for operation of bottle clubs
1.  Question on bottle clubs.
A municipality may hold an election on the following question.
A. Bottle clubs are defined as persons operating, on a regular, profit or nonprofit basis, facilities for social activities in which members or guests provide their own liquor, where no liquor is sold on the bottle club premises, which maintain suitable facilities for the use of members on a regular basis or charge an admission fee to members or the general public and where members, guests or others are regularly permitted to consume liquor. Shall bottle clubs be operated in this municipality?   [PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
2.  Procedure for election.
The provisions of section 121 apply to elections under this section.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
3.  Results of vote.
If the results of an election held under this section show that:
A. A majority of the votes cast in the municipality on the bottle club question is in the affirmative, bottle clubs may operate in that municipality;   [PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
B. A majority of the votes cast in the municipality on the bottle club question is in the negative, bottle clubs may not operate in that municipality; or   [PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
C. The vote is tied on any local option question, the law shall remain as it was before the voting.   [PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
4.  Effective date.
The vote is effective on the first day of the month following the certification of the vote to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
5.  Repeal or reconsideration.
When a municipality has voted to allow or not allow the operation of bottle clubs, the vote is effective until repealed by a new petition and vote as required by this section. No vote may be taken on the bottle club question more than once in any 2-year period.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
6.  Unincorporated places.
The county commissioners, after holding a public hearing, may or may not allow the operation of bottle clubs in the unincorporated place.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 342, §19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC INFORMATION (REPEALED) › 28-A §201. Erection of guidepost (REPEALED)

§201. Erection of guidepost
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §37 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 629, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS › 28-A §221. Entertainment districts

§221. Entertainment districts
A municipal legislative body may establish by ordinance an entertainment district within the municipality for the purpose of designating the area in which a common consumption area may be located.   [PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
An entertainment district ordinance adopted in accordance with this section must:   [PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Location of entertainment district.
Specify the boundaries of the entertainment district within which a common consumption area may be located and include a map depicting the entertainment district;
[PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Common consumption area parameters.
Specify the maximum number of acres permitted to be within a common consumption area and indicate whether a common consumption area may include public or private ways;
[PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Hours of operation.
Specify the permissible hours of operation of a common consumption area; and
[PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Maximum number of licensees.
Specify the maximum number of common consumption areas that may be located within the entertainment district and the maximum number of licensed premises that may be licensed to use a single common consumption area.
[PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 281, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §351. Proximity to churches and schools

§351. Proximity to churches and schools
1.  Agency liquor store may not be located within 300 feet of school or church.
The bureau may not license an agency liquor store located within 300 feet of any public or private school, church, chapel or parish house.
A. The bureau, after holding a public hearing near the proposed location, may locate an agency liquor store within 300 feet of a church, chapel, parish house or postsecondary school.   [PL 1997, c. 373, §38 (AMD).]
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §26 (AMD).]
2.  Method of measurement.
The distance must be measured from the main entrance of the agency liquor store to the main entrance of the school, school dormitory, church, chapel or parish house by the ordinary course of travel.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §38 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §352. Purchase of liquor in state and agency liquor stores; purchase from bureau (REPEALED)

§352. Purchase of liquor in state and agency liquor stores; purchase from bureau
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §21 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 376, §50 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §VV4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §VV4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 791, §1 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 615, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §39 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §27 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §61 (REV). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §352-A. Purchase of spirits from agency liquor stores; purchase from reselling agents

§352-A. Purchase of spirits from agency liquor stores; purchase from reselling agents
Purchases of spirits by a nonlicensee from an agency liquor store must be made by cash, check, credit card or debit card. Purchases from a reselling agent by a licensee authorized to sell spirits for on-premises consumption must be made by cash, check or electronic funds transfer.   [PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §13 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §353. Business hours

§353. Business hours
Agency liquor stores may be open for the sale and delivery of spirits as provided in section 4, subsection 1 in municipalities that have voted in favor of the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption under local option provisions and in unincorporated places where the sale of liquor for off-premises consumption has been authorized by the county commissioners under section 122. Notwithstanding any local option decisions to the contrary, agency liquor stores may be open from 5 a.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. the following day.   [PL 2021, c. 658, §65 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §PP2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §PP2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 266, §6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §40 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §28 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §14 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §36 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 74, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §65 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §353-A. Business hours (REPEALED)

§353-A. Business hours
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. B, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. B, §6 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 74, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §66 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §354. Sales to minors or intoxicated persons

§354. Sales to minors or intoxicated persons
An agency liquor store may not sell liquor to a minor or to a visibly intoxicated person.   [PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §29 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §355. Closed in cases of riots; hurricanes; flood (REPEALED)

§355. Closed in cases of riots; hurricanes; flood
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §41 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 539, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §30 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §356. Flexible hours for certain agency liquor stores

§356. Flexible hours for certain agency liquor stores
If an agency liquor store is subject to a substantial seasonal variation in business or retail customers based upon tourism or other factors, the agency liquor store may have flexibility in setting seasonal hours. An agency liquor store that establishes seasonal hours under this section shall notify the bureau, in writing, of those seasonal hours.   [PL 2019, c. 48, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 48, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 17: STATE LIQUOR STORES (REPEALED) › 28-A §401. Location of facilities (REPEALED)

§401. Location of facilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §Z1 (RP). PL 1991, c. 591, §Z1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 17: STATE LIQUOR STORES (REPEALED) › 28-A §401-A. Location of facilities (REPEALED)

§401-A. Location of facilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §Z2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 591, §Z2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 509, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §42 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 629, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 17: STATE LIQUOR STORES (REPEALED) › 28-A §402. Notice on locating state liquor stores (REPEALED)

§402. Notice on locating state liquor stores
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §Z3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §Z3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §43 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 629, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 17: STATE LIQUOR STORES (REPEALED) › 28-A §403. Discount state liquor stores (REPEALED)

§403. Discount state liquor stores
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y129 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 755, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 358, §V1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 19: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §451. Agency liquor stores

§451. Agency liquor stores
This chapter governs the issuance of an agency liquor store license and the operation of agency liquor stores licensed pursuant to this Part. The bureau may license and regulate a person as an agency liquor store on an annual or temporary basis for the purposes of selling liquor in sealed bottles, containers or original packages for off-premises consumption.   [PL 2021, c. 658, §67 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 509, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §44 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §67 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 19: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §452. Rules governing agency liquor stores

§452. Rules governing agency liquor stores
The bureau shall adopt rules for the selection, licensing and operation of agency liquor stores. These rules include, but are not limited to, the following:   [PL 1997, c. 373, §45 (AMD).]
1.  Location.
Location of agency stores, subject to section 453;
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Storage facilities.
Storage facilities for liquor;
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Handling and sale.
The handling and sale of liquor;
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Hours.
The hours of operation;
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Separation from other merchandise.
The separation of liquor from other merchandise in the agency liquor stores;
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
6.  Size and nature of facilities.
The size and nature of the facilities of agency liquor stores for different quantities of liquor to be sold; and
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
7.  Other.
Any other rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §45 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS › Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › Chapter 19: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES › 28-A §453-B. License fees (REPEALED)

§453-B. License fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 622, §K6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 509, §5 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 358, §V2 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 117, §1 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 658, §69 (RP).