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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §354. Director; powers and duties (REPEALED)

§354. Director; powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §107 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 674, §10 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §155 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B52 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §355. Lottery sales agent; licensing (REPEALED)

§355. Lottery sales agent; licensing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 394, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §356. -- authority to act (REPEALED)

§356. -- authority to act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §357. Assignment of prizes (REPEALED)

§357. Assignment of prizes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §358. Sales above fixed price; unlincensed sales; gifts (REPEALED)

§358. Sales above fixed price; unlincensed sales; gifts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §359. Sales to person under 18 years; gifts (REPEALED)

§359. Sales to person under 18 years; gifts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §360. Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares (REPEALED)

§360. Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §A83 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP). PL 1987, c. 769, §A37 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §361. Unclaimed prize money (REPEALED)

§361. Unclaimed prize money
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 395 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §362. Deposit of receipts; reports (REPEALED)

§362. Deposit of receipts; reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §363. Other laws; applicability (REPEALED)

§363. Other laws; applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §364. Persons under 18 years; payment of prizes (REPEALED)

§364. Persons under 18 years; payment of prizes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §365. State Lottery Fund; creation (REPEALED)

§365. State Lottery Fund; creation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §366. State Lottery Fund; appropriation of moneys (REPEALED)

§366. State Lottery Fund; appropriation of moneys
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 394, §§6-7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14: LOTTERY (REPEALED) › 8 §367. Maine state income tax; prizes exempt (REPEALED)

§367. Maine state income tax; prizes exempt
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 570, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 343, §1 (RP). PL 1987, c. 505, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §371. Definitions

§371. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Bureau.
"Bureau" means the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §107 (AMD).]
2.  Commission.
"Commission" means the State Liquor and Lottery Commission established in Title 5, section 283‑A.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §107 (AMD).]
4.  Director.
"Director" means the Director of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.
[PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §107 (AMD).]
4-A.  Electronic funds transfer.
"Electronic funds transfer" means a transaction using an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
[PL 2013, c. 352, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Person.
"Person" means an individual, association, corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, partnership, club, trust, estate, society, company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals. "Person" means all departments, commissions, agencies and instrumentalities of the State, including counties and municipalities and agencies and instrumentalities thereof.
[PL 2011, c. 310, §1 (AMD).]
6.  Agent.
"Agent" means a person or that person's representative who has been licensed under this chapter to sell lottery tickets on behalf of the State from the physical premises of the licensee's retail business establishment.
[PL 2011, c. 630, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y107 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 310, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 630, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 352, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §373. State Lottery Commission (REPEALED)

§373. State Lottery Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B49 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §375. Lottery sales; licensing; appeals

§375. Lottery sales; licensing; appeals
1.  Factors.
A license to sell lottery tickets or shares may be issued by the director or the director's designee to any qualified person. Before issuing the license, the director or the director's designee shall consider at least the following factors:
A. The financial responsibility and security of the person and the person's business or activity;   [PL 1993, c. 641, §1 (AMD).]
B. The accessibility of the person's place of business or activity to the public;   [PL 1993, c. 641, §1 (AMD).]
C. The sufficiency of existing licensees to serve the public convenience; and   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
D. The volume of expected sales.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 310, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Appeals.
If the director or the director's designee denies a person a license to sell lottery tickets or shares, the person may appeal the decision to the commission by filing a written appeal with the commission within 15 days of the mailing of the decision. A person aggrieved by a decision of the commission may appeal the commission's decision by filing a complaint with the District Court and serving a copy of the complaint upon the commission. The complaint must be filed and served within 30 days of the mailing of the commission's decision.
[PL 2011, c. 310, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 641, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 310, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §376. Suspension and revocation of licenses

§376. Suspension and revocation of licenses
1.  Reasons for suspension or revocation.
The director or the director's designee may suspend or revoke, after notice and hearing in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, any license issued pursuant to this chapter. The license may be temporarily suspended by the director or the director's designee, pending any prosecution, investigation or hearing. A license may be suspended or revoked by the director or the director's designee for just cause, including actions inconsistent with those considered appropriate for an agent operating a business on behalf of the State, or one or more of the following reasons:
A. Failure to account for tickets received or the proceeds of the sale of tickets or to file a bond, if required, or to comply with provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter concerning the licensed activity;   [PL 2011, c. 310, §10 (AMD).]
B. Conviction of any criminal offense;   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
C. Failure to file any return or report, to keep records or to pay any tax;   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
D. Engaging in fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or conduct prejudicial to public confidence;   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
E. Insufficiency of the number of tickets sold by a person licensed to sell lottery tickets or shares; or   [PL 2011, c. 310, §10 (AMD).]
F. A material change, since issuance of the license, with respect to any of the matters required to be considered by the director under section 375 or as defined by rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2011, c. 310, §10 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 310, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Suspension; state license.
[PL 2011, c. 310, §11 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 310, §§10, 11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §377. Authority to act

§377. Authority to act
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person licensed as provided in this chapter may act as a lottery sales agent.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §378. Assignment of prizes

§378. Assignment of prizes
No right of any person to a prize drawn may be assignable, except that payment of any prize drawn may be paid to the estate of a deceased prize winner, and except that any person pursuant to an appropriate judicial order or an administrative order relating to child support may be paid the prize to which the winner is entitled. The bureau is discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize pursuant to this section.   [PL 1991, c. 295, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 295, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §378-A. Setoff of claims against lottery winnings; priority

§378-A. Setoff of claims against lottery winnings; priority
If the bureau is required under state law or court order to set off a person's lottery winnings against a claim of an amount due and more than one claim is made against the lottery winnings, the bureau shall set off against the winnings as many claims as possible in the following order of priority:   [PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Liquidated child support debts.
Liquidated child support debts owed to or through the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 2360;
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Liquidated tax liabilities.
Liquidated tax liabilities pursuant to Title 36, section 185, subsection 3;
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Unemployment compensation debt.
Unemployment compensation debt pursuant to Title 26, section 1051, subsection 8;
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Court-ordered restitution obligations.
Court-ordered restitution obligations when the amounts due are identified by a district attorney's office;
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Fines, surcharges and assessments owed to State.
Fines, surcharges and assessments imposed by any of the courts and owed to the State pursuant to Title 14, section 3141‑A; and
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
6.  All other claims.
All other claims in the order of their receipt.
[PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 304, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §379. Sales above fixed price; unlicensed sales; gifts

§379. Sales above fixed price; unlicensed sales; gifts
No person may sell a ticket or share at a price greater than that fixed by rule of the commission. No person other than a licensed lottery sales agent may sell lottery tickets or shares, except that nothing in this section prevents any person from giving lottery tickets or shares to another as a gift.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a person from transferring tickets or shares as part of a sales promotion provided the promotion has been approved in advance by the commission or director pursuant to rules adopted under section 374, subsection 1, paragraph H.   [PL 1991, c. 683, §2 (NEW).]
Any person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 683, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §380. Sales to persons under 18 years of age; gifts

§380. Sales to persons under 18 years of age; gifts
1.  Sale to person under 18 years of age.
A ticket or a share may not be sold to a person under 18 years of age. This does not prohibit a person 18 years of age or older from purchasing a ticket or a share for the purpose of making a gift to a person less than 18 years of age. A licensee who knowingly sells or offers to sell a lottery ticket or share to a person under 18 years of age commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged.
[PL 1991, c. 683, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Transfer of ticket or share as part of sales promotion.
A person authorized by the commission or the director to conduct a sales promotion may not transfer a lottery ticket or share to a person under 18 years of age as part of that sales promotion. This does not prohibit a person who receives a ticket or a share in an authorized sales promotion from transferring the ticket or the share to a person under 18 years of age as a gift. A person who knowingly transfers or offers to transfer a lottery ticket or share to a person under 18 years of age as part of a sales promotion commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged.
[PL 1991, c. 683, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 683, §3 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §381. Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares

§381. Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares
A ticket or share may not be purchased by and a prize may not be paid to any of the following persons:   [PL 1995, c. 158, §1 (RPR).]
1.  Commission officers.
An officer of the commission;
[PL 1995, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Senior supervisory personnel.
Senior supervisory employees of the commission, as determined by the commission officers; and
[PL 1995, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Household member.
Any spouse, child, brother, sister, parent or person residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any of the persons identified in subsections 1 and 2.
[PL 1995, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 158, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §382. Unclaimed prize money

§382. Unclaimed prize money
Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket or share must be retained by the director for the person entitled to it for one year after the drawing in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for the money within that year, the prize money must be transferred to the General Fund as undedicated revenue.   [PL 1993, c. 6, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
Unclaimed prize money for a game for which there is no drawing must be retained by the director for a reasonable period of time and may be transferred to the General Fund if the director determines that adequate funds have been retained to pay anticipated delayed claims.   [PL 1997, c. 24, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 6, §B2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 24, §C3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §383. Deposit of receipts; reports

§383. Deposit of receipts; reports
The director may require any lottery sales agents to deposit to the credit of the State Lottery Fund in banks designated by the Treasurer of State all money received by the agents from the sale of lottery tickets or shares, less the amount, if any, retained as compensation for the sale of tickets or shares, and to file with the director or the director's designated agents reports of their receipts and transactions in the sale of lottery tickets in such form and containing such information as the director may require. The director may make such arrangements for any person, including a bank, to perform the functions, activities or services in connection with the operation of the lottery as the director determines advisable pursuant to this chapter and the rules of the commission, and those functions, activities or services constitute lawful functions, activities and services of that person.   [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §40 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §40 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §384. Other laws; applicability

§384. Other laws; applicability
No other law providing any penalty or disability for the sale of lottery tickets or any acts done in connection with a lottery applies to the sale of tickets or shares performed pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §385. Persons under 18 years; payment of prizes

§385. Persons under 18 years; payment of prizes
If the person entitled to a prize on any winning ticket is under 18 years of age, the director or the director's designee may make payment in the amount of the prize to the minor by a check made payable to an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian as custodian of the minor or by an electronic funds transfer to any financial institution to an account in the name of an adult member of the minor's family or guardian as custodian for the minor. The person named as custodian has the same duties and powers as a person designated as a custodian in a manner prescribed by the Maine Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. For purposes of this section, the terms "adult member of the minor's family," "custodian" and "financial institution" have the same meanings as set out in that Act. The director or the director's designee is relieved of all further liability upon payment of a prize to a minor pursuant to this section.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). RR 1993, c. 1, §18 (COR). PL 2013, c. 352, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §386. State Lottery Fund; creation

§386. State Lottery Fund; creation
There is created and established a separate fund to be known as the "State Lottery Fund," to be deposited in such depositories as the Treasurer of State may select. These funds shall consist of all revenue received from the sale of lottery tickets or shares, agents' license fees and all other money credited or transferred to that fund from any other fund or source pursuant to law.   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §387. State Lottery Fund; appropriation of money

§387. State Lottery Fund; appropriation of money
1.  Appropriation.
The money in the State Lottery Fund may be appropriated only:
A. For the payment of prizes to the holders of winning lottery tickets or shares;   [PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
B. For the expense of the division in its operation of the lottery;   [PL 1995, c. 494, §5 (AMD).]
C. For payment to the General Fund; and   [PL 1995, c. 494, §5 (AMD).]
D. For payment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund pursuant to Title 12, section 10302.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §18 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §18 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Apportionment.
The money in the State Lottery Fund shall be apportioned so that not less than 45% of the total ticket sales received in the lottery will be disbursed as prizes to holders of winning tickets. All other money, less reasonable costs for the proper administration of the State Lottery, shall be the State's share.
[PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 494, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B18 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §388. Maine state income tax; prizes exempt (REPEALED)

§388. Maine state income tax; prizes exempt
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 505, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 546 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 14-A: LOTTERY › 8 §389. Forged lottery tickets

§389. Forged lottery tickets
1.  Forge, counterfeit or alter ticket.
A person may not forge or counterfeit a Maine State Lottery ticket, alter a Maine State Lottery ticket prepared by the Director of the State Lottery or cause such alteration or forgery.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Publish, pass or tender as true ticket.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly publish, pass or tender as true a forged, altered or counterfeited Maine State Lottery ticket.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Secure or manufacture.
A person may not, with intent to defraud, secure, manufacture or cause to be secured or manufactured a counterfeit Maine State Lottery ticket.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Possess counterfeit ticket or counterfeiting device.
A person may not, with intent to defraud, possess a counterfeit Maine State Lottery ticket or a counterfeiting device.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
5.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 176, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §C8 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 15: MECHANICAL RIDES (REPEALED) › 8 §392. License required (REPEALED)

§392. License required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 15: MECHANICAL RIDES (REPEALED) › 8 §393. Use of fees (REPEALED)

§393. Use of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 592, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §401. Short title

§401. Short title
This compact may be cited as the "Tri-state Lotto Compact."   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §402. Compact (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)

§402. Compact
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)
The State enters into the following compact with the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, subject to the terms and conditions stated in this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 586, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §402. Compact (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)

§402. Compact
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)
The State enters into the following compact with the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, subject to the terms and conditions stated in this chapter. The compact may be expanded to include other New England states.   [PL 1999, c. 586, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 586, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §403. Statement of purpose

§403. Statement of purpose
This compact is enacted to implement the operation of Tri-state Lotto for the purpose of raising additional revenue for each of the party states. Tri-state Lotto is not intended to replace any existing lottery games in the party states but, rather, to be run in addition to those games. Tri-state Lotto tickets will be sold in each of the party states and processed in a central area to be determined by the commission. Not less than 50% of the gross sales from each state will be aggregated in a common prize pool, and operating costs will be charged proportionally, according to sales, to the party states. The remaining revenues generated within each state remain in that particular state.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 352, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §404. Definitions

§404. Definitions
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Commission.
"Commission" means the Tri-state Lotto Commission created and established by this compact.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Concurrent legislation.
"Concurrent legislation" means legislation enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2-A.  Electronic funds transfer.
"Electronic funds transfer" means a transaction using an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
[PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Lotto.
"Lotto" means a game of chance as prescribed by the commission.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states.
"Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states.
"Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and other New England states pursuant to section 402.
[PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).]
5.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto.
"Tri-state Lotto" means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
5.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto.
"Tri-state Lotto," or other such name as may be adopted by the party states, means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
[PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §405. Creation of the Tri-state Lotto Commission

§405. Creation of the Tri-state Lotto Commission
The party states, for the purpose of operating Tri-state Lotto, do hereby establish and create the Tri-state Lotto Commission.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §406. Nature of the commission

§406. Nature of the commission
The commission shall be an interstate body, both corporate and politic, serving as a common agency of the party states and representing them both collectively and individually in the exercise of its powers and duties.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §407. Organization of the commission

§407. Organization of the commission
The commission is composed of one member from each of the party states. Each compact member state lottery or sweepstakes commission shall appoint one of its members to serve on the Tri-state Lotto Commission. Each member holds office at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The commission shall elect a chair from among its members, annually.   [RR 2013, c. 2, §8 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). RR 2013, c. 2, §8 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §408. Functioning of the commission

§408. Functioning of the commission
1.  Commission functions.
The commission's functions shall be performed and carried out by its members and by such advisory committees or panels, or both as the commission may establish, and by such officers, independent contractors, agents, employees and consultants as may be appointed by the commission. All such officers, independent contractors, agents, consultants and employees shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission, unless the commission otherwise decides, and the commission shall prescribe the person's powers, duties and qualifications and fix their compensation and other terms of their employment.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Unanimous decision.
Any action of the commission shall not be effective or binding unless there is a unanimous decision by all of the representatives of the various party states.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Compensation.
The members of the commission shall receive compensation for their services, pursuant to this compact and in accordance with the policies of the respective states, and they shall be entitled to be reimbursed for the expenses they naturally and necessarily incur in the performance of their duties.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Member.
Any member of the commission who is otherwise a public officer or employee may not suffer a forfeiture of the member's office or employment, or any loss or diminution in the rights and privileges pertaining to the member's office or employment, by reason of membership on the commission.
[RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §41 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §41 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §410. Cooperation and assistance of other agencies

§410. Cooperation and assistance of other agencies
To avoid duplication of effort and in the interests of economy, the commission may make use of existing studies, plans, data and other materials in the possession of the governmental agencies of the party states and their respective political subdivisions. Each such agency may make those materials available to the commission and otherwise assist it in the performance of its functions. The officers and personnel of those agencies, and of any other government or agency whatever, may serve at the request of the commission upon such advisory committees and panels as the commission determines to create, and the officers and personnel may serve upon those committees and panels without forfeiture of office or employment and with no loss or diminution in the status, rights and privileges which they otherwise enjoy.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §411. Licensing of Tri-state Lotto sales agents (REPEALED)

§411. Licensing of Tri-state Lotto sales agents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 310, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §412. Suspension and revocation of licenses (REPEALED)

§412. Suspension and revocation of licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 310, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §413. Inapplicability of other statutes

§413. Inapplicability of other statutes
1.  Inapplicability.
No other law providing for any penalty or disability for the sale of lottery tickets or any acts done in connection with a lottery applies to the sale of tickets or acts performed under this chapter.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Precedence.
The provisions of this compact shall apply and take precedence in the event of any conflict between the provisions contained in this compact and the provisions of other laws of any of the member states.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §414. When sale of tickets prohibited

§414. When sale of tickets prohibited
1.  Prohibition; price; licensed sales agent.
No ticket may be sold at a price greater than those fixed by the commission, nor may a sale be made by any person other than a licensed sales agent. Any person who violates any of these provisions shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibition; age limitation.
No ticket may be sold to any person under 18 years of age, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than that age. Any licensee or the employee or agent of any licensee who sells or offers to sell a ticket to any person under 18 years of age shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Prohibition; affiliation with commission.
No prize may be paid to any of the following persons:
A. Any member, officer or employee of the commission; or   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any of the persons set out in paragraph A.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §415. Collection and disposition of revenue

§415. Collection and disposition of revenue
1.  Delivery to commission of party state.
All moneys received by any and all Tri-state Lotto sales agents from the sales of Tri-state Lotto tickets, less the amount, if any, retained pursuant to section 409, subsection 1, paragraph G shall be delivered weekly to the commission of the party state in which the sales were made.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Tri-state Lotto Prize Account.
Within one week after a Tri-state Lotto drawing or selection of winning tickets sold under the authority of this chapter or chapter 14‑A, the party state lottery or commission shall pay to the commission, who in turn shall promptly pay to an account known as the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account, such money as is necessary for the payment of prizes, less actual prizes paid by the respective party state in the preceding week, but not less than 50% of the total amount for which tickets have been sold.
[PL 2013, c. 352, §9 (AMD).]
3.  Interest; prize account.
Interest earned by the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account shall accrue to the party states in direct proportion to their contribution to the account. Distribution shall be made at least semiannually.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Withdrawals.
The withdrawals, pursuant to section 416, of moneys from the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account so deposited by the commission, shall be subject to a check signed by a member of the commission or such officer, employee or agent of the commission as the commission may designate. The moneys in the prize payment account shall be paid out of that account on vouchers certified or approved by the commission or its duly designated officer, agent or employee.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Tri-state Lotto Operations Account.
The commission shall receive from party states, within one week after a Tri-state Lotto drawing, an additional sum of moneys not to exceed 15% of the total amount for which tickets have been sold. The moneys to be deposited in a bank, banking house or trust company selected by the commission in an account to be named the Tri-state Lotto Operations Account. The operations account shall be used to pay Tri-state Lotto current operating costs, which shall be charged proportionally to the party states. If operating costs exceed or fall short of the amount obtained in that account, appropriate adjustments shall be made on a quarterly basis within 30 days of the end of each quarter.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Interest; operations account.
Interest earned by the Tri-state Lotto Operations Account shall accrue to the party states in direct proportion to their contribution to the account. Distribution shall be made at least semiannually.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 64, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 352, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §416. Certification of prize winners and payment of prizes

§416. Certification of prize winners and payment of prizes
1.  Prizes over $5,000; certified list.
All prizes over $5,000 are awarded to holders of winning tickets as provided in this section. Within one week after any drawing or selection of prize winning tickets, the commission shall deliver to each of the party states a certified list of the tickets to which prizes are awarded and the amount of each such prize. Upon delivery of the certified list and voucher of the commission, moneys sufficient for the payment of those prizes may be withdrawn from the prize account established in section 415, subsection 2. The commission shall each month provide each party state with a record of all such withdrawals. Payment of prizes is made by the commission, or its designee, to holders of the tickets to which prizes are awarded. The right of any person to a prize drawn is not assignable, except that payment of any prize drawn may be paid to another person as provided in section 416‑A.
[PL 1995, c. 652, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).]
2.  Payment; persons under 18 years of age.
If the person entitled to a prize on any winning ticket is under 18 years of age , the commission may make payment in the amount of the prize to the minor by a check made payable to an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian as custodian of the minor or by an electronic funds transfer to any financial institution to an account in the name of an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian of the minor as custodian for the minor. The person named as custodian has the same duties and powers as a person designated as a custodian in a manner prescribed by the Maine Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. For purposes of this subsection, "adult member of the minor's family," "custodian" and "financial institution" have the same meanings as set out in that Act. The commission is discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize to a minor pursuant to this subsection.
[PL 2013, c. 352, §10 (AMD).]
3.  Prizes under $5,000.
Prizes of less than $5,000 may be paid in such manner as the commission may direct in its rules, as long as those rules are not inconsistent with this compact.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 295, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 295, §4 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 652, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 652, §4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 352, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §417. Unclaimed prize money

§417. Unclaimed prize money
Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket must be retained by the commission for payment to the person entitled to the prize money for one year after the drawing or selection of a winning ticket in which the prize was won. If a claim is not made for the prize within one year from the date of the drawing or selection of a winning ticket, the prize money must be credited to the prize pool. Upon the expiration of a one-year time period from the drawing date or selection of a winning ticket, the ticket holder forfeits any claim or entitlement to the prize money.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 352, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §418. Duration of commission and Tri-state Lotto

§418. Duration of commission and Tri-state Lotto
The commission and Tri-state Lotto shall continue in existence until this compact is revoked by all of the party states. The withdrawal of one party state shall not render the compact invalid between the remaining states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §419. Interpretation

§419. Interpretation
This compact shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §420. Amendments

§420. Amendments
Amendments and supplements to this compact may be adopted by concurrent legislation of the party states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §421. Immunity and limitation on liability

§421. Immunity and limitation on liability
1.  Sovereign Immunity.
The commission shall enjoy the sovereign immunity of the party states and neither it nor any of its officers or employees may be sued in any court or tribunal whatsoever by any player in connection with their activities in administering the Tri-state Lotto Game.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Liability; pledge of credit.
The commission may not pledge the credit of the party states, or any of them individually, or impose any liability upon them, or any of them, directly or indirectly.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Disputes concerning tickets.
In the event a dispute arises as to whether a ticket is a winning ticket, and irrespective of whether the basis for the dispute is a claim of negligence, breach of contract, intentional tort or any other culpable conduct on the part of the commission, its members or employees, the player's sole remedy shall be to apply to the commission for a refund of the price allegedly wagered, and whether that price is refunded lies solely within the discretion of the commission. The provisions of this section are essential to the compact.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §422. Fiscal year

§422. Fiscal year
The fiscal year of the Tri-state Lotto Commission shall be from July 1st of one calendar year to June 30th of the succeeding calendar year.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT › 8 §423. State tax exemption (REPEALED)

§423. State tax exemption
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 343, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES (REPEALED) › 8 §443. Issuance of license (REPEALED)

§443. Issuance of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §9 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 348, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 562, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES (REPEALED) › 8 §446-A. Local option (REPEALED)

§446-A. Local option
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 129 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES (REPEALED) › 8 §449. Revocation of license; appeal (REPEALED)

§449. Revocation of license; appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 18: AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SHOWS › 8 §471. Definitions

§471. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Amusement ride.
"Amusement ride" means a device or combination of devices or elements that carry, convey or direct a person over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment. "Amusement ride" does not include:
A. An inflatable bounce house or similar inflatable structure; or   [PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (NEW).]
B. Nonmechanized playground equipment or a coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically or electrically operated, is customarily placed in a public location and does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator.   [PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Amusement ride inspector.
"Amusement ride inspector" means an amusement ride inspector employed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Amusement show.
"Amusement show" means a fixed or traveling show, whether held indoors or outdoors, for which admission is charged and that is designed to provide amusement to members of the public, except that "amusement show" does not include a circus. "Amusement show" includes but is not limited to a carnival, thrill show, ice show and rodeo.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
4.  ASTM standards.
"ASTM standards" means standards for amusement rides established by American Society for Testing and Materials International or a successor organization and adopted by the commissioner by rule.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Operator.
"Operator" means an individual having direct control of the starting, stopping or speed of an amusement ride.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
7.  Owner.
"Owner" means a person who owns or leases or manages the operation of an amusement ride.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
8.  Rider.
"Rider" means a customer of an amusement ride. "Rider" includes a customer of an amusement ride who is waiting in the vicinity to get on the amusement ride and a departing customer who is still in the vicinity of the amusement ride.
[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 421, §1 (AMD).