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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202: CONSUMER LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS › 10 §1122. Definitions

§1122. Definitions
As used in this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
1.  Agreement.
"Agreement" means any writing which is substantially prepared in advance of a consumer loan or consumer lease and which a supervised lender or lessor furnishes to a consumer for the consumer to sign in connection with that loan or lease.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §67 (AMD).]
2.  Amount financed.
"Amount financed" means "amount financed" as defined by Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 5.
[PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
3.  Consumer.
"Consumer" means an individual to whom a consumer loan or consumer lease is made.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §67 (AMD).]
3-A.  Consumer lease.
"Consumer lease" means a lease of goods to a consumer by a lessor for personal, family or household purposes, which is for a term exceeding 4 months and which is not made pursuant to a lender credit card.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §68 (NEW).]
4.  Consumer loan.
"Consumer loan" means a loan made to a consumer by a supervised lender for personal, family or household purposes, if the debt is payable in installments or a finance charge is made, including a loan made pursuant to a lender credit card.
[PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
4-A.  Lessor.
"Lessor" means a person who, in the ordinary course of business, regularly leases, offers to lease or arranges for the lease of personal property under a consumer lease.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §69 (NEW).]
5.  Supervised lender.
"Supervised lender" means "supervised lender" as defined under Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 39.
[PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §§A67-69 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202: CONSUMER LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS › 10 §1123. Scope

§1123. Scope
1.  Application.
Except as provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to any agreement signed in connection with a consumer loan or consumer lease entered into in this State between a consumer who is a resident of this State at the time of the loan or lease and a supervised lender or lessor.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]
2.  Exclusions.
This chapter does not apply:
A. To consumer loans or consumer leases in which the amount financed or in the case of consumer leases, the capitalized cost of the leased property, exceeds $100,000; and   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]
B. To language or arrangement which is specifically required by federal or state law, regulation or official agency interpretation; or to agreements, the form or any part of which is required by any governmental instrumentality as a condition of the assignability of the agreement.   [PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §70 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §A70 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202: CONSUMER LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS › 10 §1124. Requirements for agreements

§1124. Requirements for agreements
After October 1, 1982, every consumer loan agreement, and after January 1, 1987, every consumer lease agreement, shall be:   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §71 (AMD).]
1.  Plain language.
Written in a clear and coherent manner using words with common and everyday meanings; and
[PL 1981, c. 236, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Meaningful arrangement.
Appropriately divided and captioned by its various sections.
[PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 236, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 551, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A71 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202: CONSUMER LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS › 10 §1125. Enforcement

§1125. Enforcement
A supervised lender's or lessor's failure to comply with the requirements of section 1124 shall constitute a violation of Title 9‑A which shall be enforceable under Title 9‑A, section 6‑108.   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §72 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §A72 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202: CONSUMER LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS › 10 §1126. Certification of compliance

§1126. Certification of compliance
1.  Certification.
A supervised lender or lessor, or any trade organization or association acting on behalf of supervised lenders or lessors, may submit any proposed form of agreement to the Office of Consumer Credit Regulation or, in the case of forms of agreement from supervised financial organizations, the Bureau of Financial Institutions. Within 45 days, the office or bureau shall either certify the form as complying with the requirements of section 1124 or refuse to certify the form as complying, setting forth written reasons for its refusal. Failure by the office or bureau to act under this section within 45 days is considered a certification of the form's compliance. A certification of compliance under this section is an absolute bar to any legal proceeding by the director or superintendent for failure to comply with the requirements of section 1124.
[PL 2001, c. 44, §8 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).]
2.  Fees.
Any form of agreement submitted to the office under this section must be accompanied by a fee of $25. The period within which the office must act under this section commences upon receipt of the fee. The fees received under this section are to be used by the director for the purposes of this chapter. The balance of any fees so received does not lapse.
[RR 1995, c. 1, §6 (COR); RR 1995, c. 1, §7 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 236, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 501, §82 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 551, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A73 (AMD). RR 1995, c. 1, §6 (COR). RR 1995, c. 1, §7 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 309, §17 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 309, §29 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 44, §8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 44, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-A: PAYMENT BY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT › 10 §1131. Limitation on requests for certain types of identification

§1131. Limitation on requests for certain types of identification
No person accepting a negotiable instrument as payment in full or in part for goods or services may require the payor to use a bank credit card as a form of identification if the payor does not possess a bank credit card. This section does not limit the other reasonable forms of identification a payee may require before accepting a negotiable instrument.   [PL 1987, c. 244 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 244 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-B: PROHIBITED CREDIT CARD PRACTICES INVOLVING PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES › 10 §1141. Definitions

§1141. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
1.  Credit card.
"Credit card" has the same meaning as "accepted credit card," as defined in the Federal Truth in Lending Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1601 et seq.
[PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Credit card issuer.
"Credit card issuer" has the same meaning as "card issuer," as defined in the Federal Truth in Lending Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1601 et seq.
[PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §17 (AMD).]
3.  Provider of travel services.
"Provider of travel services" means a person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of furnishing travel, transportation or vacation services.
[PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
4.  Travel agent.
"Travel agent" means a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association, other than a common carrier as defined in Title 12, section 6001, subsection 8 or employee of a common carrier, that:
A. Is an officially appointed agent of a common carrier or is a member of a cruise lines association who operates exclusively as an agent for cruise lines in the sale of cruise travel products or services; and   [PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
B. As a legal agent for a provider of travel services:
(1) Sells or offers for sale travel, transportation or vacation arrangements;
(2) Negotiates for travel, transportation or vacation services; or
(3) Professes to be by solicitation, advertisement or other means a seller, contractor or arranger for travel, transportation or vacation services.   [PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. C, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. D, §§16, 17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-B: PROHIBITED CREDIT CARD PRACTICES INVOLVING PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES › 10 §1142. Prohibited practice

§1142. Prohibited practice
When a travel agent furnishes travel services to a consumer and the consumer uses a credit card to obtain credit in the transaction, the provider of travel services for which the travel agent is an agent may not as the result of the use of the credit card impose a surcharge on or reduce commissions paid to the travel agent. This prohibition does not apply if the provider of travel services is the issuer of the credit card used in the transaction.   [PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-B: PROHIBITED CREDIT CARD PRACTICES INVOLVING PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES › 10 §1143. Remedies

§1143. Remedies
Any person injured as a result of a violation of section 1142 may seek damages and an injunction in a civil action. Any person likely to be injured by a violation of section 1142 may seek an injunction in a civil action. The court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiff.   [PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 261 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-C: COMMERCIAL LOAN AGREEMENTS › 10 §1146. Writing required for commercial loans

§1146. Writing required for commercial loans
1.  Writing and signature required.
A borrower may not maintain an action upon any agreement to lend money, extend credit, forbear from collection of a debt or make any other accommodation for the repayment of a debt for more than $250,000 unless the promise, contract or agreement on which the action is brought, or some memorandum or note of the promise, contract or agreement, is:
A. In writing; and   [PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).]
B. Signed by the party to be charged with the promise, contract or agreement, or by some person lawfully authorized to sign for the party to be charged.   [PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).]
2.  Notice.
Subsection 1 does not apply if the person to be charged with the promise, contract or agreement failed to notify the borrower that the promise, contract or agreement must be in writing for an action to be maintained.
[PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).]
3.  Application.
This section applies only to promises, contracts and agreements entered into after the effective date of this section.
[PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 535 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-D: CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD RECEIPTS › 10 §1149. Electronically printed credit card and debit card receipts

§1149. Electronically printed credit card and debit card receipts
1.  Electronically printed receipts.
Except as provided in this section, a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company that accepts credit cards or debit cards for the transaction of business may not print more than the last 5 digits of the credit card or debit card account number or the expiration date of the credit card or debit card on a receipt provided to a cardholder at the point of sale of the transaction.
[PL 2003, c. 586, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 586, §3 (AFF).]
2.  Exception.
This section applies only to receipts that are electronically printed and does not apply to transactions in which the sole means of recording the cardholder's credit card or debit card account number is by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the credit card or debit card.
[PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Forfeiture; civil penalty.
A person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company that violates this section is subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $250 for the first violation and a civil penalty of $1,000 for each subsequent violation. A forfeiture or civil penalty may not be assessed for a violation of this section if the person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has adopted procedures reasonably designed to avoid errors and that the violation was unintentional and resulted from a bona fide error.
[PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
3-A.  Absolved from forfeiture and civil penalty.
Until January 1, 2005, a person who violates this section is absolved from civil prosecution or forfeitures and civil penalties associated with any such violation occurring before that date.
[PL 2003, c. 586, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 586, §3 (AFF).]
4.  Effective date.
This section takes effect January 1, 2004.
[PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 527, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 586, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 586, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1156. Short title

§1156. Short title
This chapter is known and may be cited as "the Truth in Music Advertising Act."   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1157. Definitions

§1157. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Performing group.
"Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Person.
"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Recording group.
"Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Sound recording.
"Sound recording" means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disc, tape or other phonorecord, in which the sounds are embodied.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1158. Production

§1158. Production
A person may not promote, advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this State through the use of a false, deceptive or misleading affiliation, connection or association between a performing group and a recording group unless:   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Authorized; federal service mark.
The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office;
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Legal right.
At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group;
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Salute or tribute.
The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute and the name of the performing group is not so closely related or similar to the name used by the recording group that it would tend to confuse or mislead the public; and
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Expressly authorized.
The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1159. Restraining prohibited acts

§1159. Restraining prohibited acts
1.  Injunction.
Whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney has reason to believe that a person is promoting, advertising or conducting or is preparing to promote, advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of section 1158 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the Attorney General or district attorney may bring an action in the name of the State against the person to restrain that practice by temporary or permanent injunction.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Payment of costs and restitution.
Whenever any court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent violations of this chapter as authorized in subsection 1, the court may in its discretion direct that the defendant restore to the recording group any money or property, real or personal, that has been acquired by means of any violation of this chapter, under terms and conditions to be established by the court.
[PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1160. Penalty

§1160. Penalty
In addition to any other relief that may be granted under section 1159, a person who violates section 1158 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 per violation may be adjudged. Each performance or production advertised or conducted in violation of section 1158 constitutes a separate violation.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 202-E: TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING › 10 §1160-A. Exemption

§1160-A. Exemption
This chapter does not apply to any nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of this State and subject to the provisions of Title 13, chapter 81 or 93 or the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT (REPEALED) › 10 §1152. Certain contracts not invalid (REPEALED)

§1152. Certain contracts not invalid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 413, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT (REPEALED) › 10 §1153. Unfair competition defined (REPEALED)

§1153. Unfair competition defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 413, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203: FAIR TRADE ACT (REPEALED) › 10 §1155. Injunction and recovery of damages (REPEALED)

§1155. Injunction and recovery of damages
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 127 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1161. Definitions

§1161. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
1.  Consumer.
"Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee, of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the duration of an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle and any other person entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty, except that the term "consumer" shall not include any governmental entity, or any business or commercial enterprise which registers 3 or more motor vehicles.
[PL 1987, c. 359, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Manufacturer.
"Manufacturer" means manufacturer, importer, distributor or anyone who is named as the warrantor on an express written warranty on a motor vehicle.
[PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
3.  Motor vehicle.
"Motor vehicle" means any motor driven vehicle, designed for the conveyance of passengers or property on the public highways that is sold or leased in this State, except that the term "motor vehicle" does not include any vehicle used primarily for commercial purposes with a gross vehicle weight of 8,500 pounds or more.
[PL 2003, c. 337, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Reasonable allowance for use.
"Reasonable allowance for use" means an amount that can not exceed the lesser of 1/3 of that amount allowed per mile by the United States Internal Revenue Service as provided by regulation, revenue procedure or revenue ruling promulgated under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, Section 162 for the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes based upon the mileage reported for that motor vehicle on the application for state-certified arbitration accepted by the State plus all mileage directly attributable to use by a consumer beyond 20,000 miles or 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle.
[PL 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD).]
5.  State-certified arbitration.
"State-certified arbitration" means the informal dispute settlement procedure administered by the Department of the Attorney General which arbitrates consumer complaints dealing with new motor vehicles that may be so defective as to qualify for equitable relief under the Maine lemon laws.
[PL 1989, c. 570, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 359, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 570, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 212, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1161-A. Short title

§1161-A. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Lemon Law."   [PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1162. Scope; construction

§1162. Scope; construction
1.  Consumer rights.
Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.
[PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
2.  Manufacturers, distributors, agents and dealers.
Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies of franchisees under chapter 204 or other applicable law.
[PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
3.  Waivers void.
Any agreement entered into by a consumer which waives, limits or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy.
[PL 1985, c. 220, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1164. Affirmative defense

§1164. Affirmative defense
It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
1.  Lack of impairment.
An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or
[PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Abuse.
A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of a motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers since delivery to the consumer.
[PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1165. Informal dispute settlement

§1165. Informal dispute settlement
If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with the provisions of 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, as from time to time amended, the provisions of section 1163, subsection 2, concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to that procedure or to state-certified arbitration. This requirement shall be satisfied 40 days after notification to the informal dispute settlement procedure of the dispute or when the procedure's duties under 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703.5 (d), are completed, whichever occurs sooner.   [PL 1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 570, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice

§1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice
A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1167. Attorney's fees

§1167. Attorney's fees
In the case of a consumer's successful action to enforce any liability under this chapter, a court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the action.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 203-A: MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES › 10 §1168. New car leases

§1168. New car leases
For the purposes of this chapter only, the following apply to leases of new motor vehicles.   [PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).]
1.  Warranties.
If express warranties are regularly furnished to purchasers of substantially the same kind of motor vehicles:
A. Those warranties are deemed to apply to the leased motor vehicles; and   [PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]
B. The consumer lessee is deemed to be the first purchaser of the motor vehicle for the purpose of any warranty provisions limiting warranty benefits to the original purchaser.   [PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]
[PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Lessee's rights.
The lessee of a motor vehicle has the same rights under this chapter against the manufacturer and any person making express warranties that the lessee would have under this chapter if the vehicle had been purchased by the lessee. The manufacturer and any person making express warranties have the same duties and obligations under this chapter with respect to the vehicle that the manufacturer and other person would have under this chapter if the goods had been sold to the lessee.
[PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).]
3.  Termination of lease and obligations.
The lessee's lease agreement with the motor vehicle lessor and all contractual obligations terminate upon a decision that the vehicle does not conform to the vehicle's express warranty and the return of the vehicle to the lessor. The lessee may not be liable to the manufacturer or motor vehicle lessor for any further costs or charges under the lease agreement. The motor vehicle lessor shall release the motor vehicle title to the manufacturer upon payment by the manufacturer under this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 212, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 212, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 337, §6 (AMD).
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§1171-A. Corporate affiliates
A franchisor may not use any subsidiary corporation, affiliated corporation, other corporation in which it owns or controls more than 5% of the stock or other corporation, partnership, association or person to accomplish what would otherwise be prohibited conduct under this chapter on the part of the franchisor. This section does not limit the right of any entity included within the scope of this section to engage in reasonable and appropriate business practices in accordance with the usage of the trade in which it is engaged.   [PL 1997, c. 521, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 521, §5 (NEW).
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§1172. Advertisements
Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a motor vehicle within the State shall be subject to this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).
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§1173. Attorney General and civil remedies
1.  Civil remedies.
Any franchisee or motor vehicle dealer who suffers financial loss of money or property, real or personal, or who has been otherwise adversely affected as a result of the use or employment by a franchisor of an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or any practice declared unlawful by this chapter may bring an action for damages and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. When the franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer, regardless of the amount in controversy, and assess costs against the opposing party. For the purpose of the award of attorney's fees and costs, whenever the franchisee or dealer is seeking injunctive or other relief, the franchisee or dealer may be considered to have prevailed when a judgment or other final order providing equitable relief is entered in its favor. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the United States antitrust laws, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, under the Maine Revised Statutes or under this chapter is regarded as prima facie evidence against the person subject to the conditions set forth in the United States antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16.
[PL 1997, c. 521, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 521, §6 (AMD).
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§1173-A. Mediation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 521, §7 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 356, §5 (RP).
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§1174-B. Transportation damages
1.  Liability of a new dealer after acceptance.
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the new motor vehicle dealer is solely liable for damages to new motor vehicles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Liability of manufacturer.
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to motor vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Additional liability of dealer.
The new motor vehicle dealer is liable for damages to new motor vehicles after delivery to the carrier only if the dealer selects the method of transportation, mode of transportation and the carrier. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable for carrier-related new motor vehicle damage, except that the new motor vehicle dealer must annotate the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the motor vehicle dealer, and that the dealer shall promptly notify the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).
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§1174-D. Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect
1.  Compensation required.
A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer pursuant to 49 United States Code, Section 30116 (2016). A manufacturer is not required by this subsection to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle to a dealer.
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Civil action; statute of limitations.
If a manufacturer refuses to comply with subsection 1, the motor vehicle dealer may file a complaint with the board pursuant to section 1188 or bring a civil action to recover damages, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding section 1183, the action must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).
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§1175. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers prior to delivery of new motor vehicles to retail buyers. The delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers and a schedule of the compensation to be paid to its motor vehicle dealers for the work and services they shall be required to perform in connection with such delivery and preparation obligations shall constitute any such dealer's only responsibility for product liability as between such dealer and such manufacturer. The compensation as set forth on said schedule shall be reasonable.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the dealer on a product liability complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer shall be entitled, from the manufacturer, to receive its reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action.   [PL 1979, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the dealer on a breach of implied warranty complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer shall be entitled, from the manufacturer, to receive its reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action. In any such implied warranty action, a dealer shall have the rights of a buyer under Title 11, section 2‑607, subsection (5).   [PL 1985, c. 221 (NEW).]
The court shall consider the dealer's share in the responsibility for the damages in awarding costs and attorney's fees.   [PL 1979, c. 498, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 498, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 221 (AMD).
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§1176-A. Audits
A manufacturer may reasonably and periodically audit a new motor vehicle dealer to determine the validity of paid claims or any charge-backs for customer or dealer incentives. Audits of incentive payments may be only for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date notifying the dealer that an audit is to be conducted.   [PL 2013, c. 534, §8 (AMD).]
A franchisor may not deny those elements of a paid claim or customer or dealer incentive that are based on a dealer's incidental failure to comply with a claim requirement or a clerical error or other technicality, regardless of whether the franchisor contests any other element of that claim, as long as the dealer corrects the clerical error or other technicality according to licensee guidelines.   [PL 2017, c. 217, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 521, §26 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 534, §8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 217, §8 (AMD).
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§1177. Unreasonable restrictions
It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site-contract whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise, right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards and assertion of legal or equitable rights.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).
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§1178. Covered under written or oral agreements
1.  Agreements subject to this chapter.
Written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor with a motor vehicle dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales agreements, policies and procedures agreements, bulletins or manuals, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts, and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor has any direct or indirect interest, are subject to this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 356, §11 (AMD).]
2.  Copy of agreement or amendments.
Before any new selling agreement or any amendment thereto between said parties shall become effective, the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch or division, factory branch or division, wholesale branch or division, or officer, agent or other representative thereof shall, 90 days prior to the effective date thereof, forward a copy of such agreement or amendment to the dealer.
[PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 356, §11 (AMD).
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§1179. Franchise interest, vested rights
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or franchisor without due cause, to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its motor vehicle dealers, to terminate a franchise or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee shall receive fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the business.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).
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§1180. Franchisee's right to associate
Any franchisee shall have the right of free association with other franchisees for any lawful purpose.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).
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§1181. Discounts and other inducements
In connection with a sale of a motor vehicle or vehicles to the State or to any political subdivision of the State, a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or corporate affiliate may not offer any discounts, refunds or any other similar type of inducement to any dealer without making the same offer or offers to all other of its dealers within the relevant market area, and if such inducements are made, the manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall give simultaneous notice of the inducements to all of its dealers within the relevant market area.   [PL 1999, c. 766, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 766, §3 (AMD).
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§1182. Public policy
Any contract or part thereof or practice thereunder in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.   [PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW).]
The Legislature finds that the manufacture, distribution and sale of motor vehicles in the State vitally affects the general economy of the State and the public interest and public welfare; that the manufacturers of motor vehicles whose physical manufacturing facilities are not located within the State and distributors are doing business in the State through their control over and relationship and transactions with their dealers in the State; that the geographical location of the State makes it necessary to ensure the availability of motor vehicles and parts and dependable service for motor vehicles throughout the State to protect and preserve the transportation system, the public safety and welfare and the investments of its residents. The Legislature declares, on the basis of these findings, that it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors and their branches and representatives, motor vehicle dealers and any other person engaged in the business of selling or purchasing vehicles in the State in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses against residents and to protect and preserve the economy, the investments of residents, the public safety and the transportation system of the State.   [PL 1997, c. 521, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 521, §27 (AMD).
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§1182-A. Exemption for installation on previously assembled truck chassis
This chapter does not apply to a person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that manufactures, assembles, distributes, sells, leases, solicits or advertises the sale or lease of a motor vehicle that consists of the installation on a previously assembled truck chassis in excess of 25,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, as defined by Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 26‑B, special bodies or equipment that, when installed, form an integral part of the motor vehicle and constitute a major manufacturing alteration. This exemption applies only to entities that do not franchise in the State.   [PL 2003, c. 166, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 521, §28 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 166, §1 (AMD).
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§1183. Statute of limitation
Except for an action arising out of section 1174‑D, actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues; if a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the discovery of the cause of action by the person so entitled is excluded in determining the time limited for commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the United States, 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, such actions may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of such civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.   [PL 2017, c. 217, §9 (AMD).]
Notwithstanding any provision in a franchise agreement, if a dispute covered by this chapter or any other law is submitted to mediation or arbitration, the time for the dealer to file a complaint, action, petition or protest is tolled until the mediation or arbitration proceeding is completed.   [PL 1997, c. 521, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 573 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 521, §29 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 217, §9 (AMD).