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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-A: MAINE MARINA AND BOATYARD STORAGE ACT › 10 §1386. Cessation of enforcement actions

§1386. Cessation of enforcement actions
A facility owner shall cease enforcement actions immediately if:   [PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Payment by owner.
The property owner pays the facility owner the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien. At any time before the conclusion of a sale conducted under this chapter, the property owner may redeem the property by paying the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien; or
[PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Payment by other lienholders.
A person other than the facility owner who has a lien on the property pays the facility owner the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien held by the facility owner. Upon payment by a lienholder of record, the facility owner shall hold the property for the benefit of and at the direction of that lienholder and may not deliver possession of the property to the property owner. Unless the facility owner and the lienholder enter into a new storage agreement, the lienholder shall arrange removal of the property from the facility.
[PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 263, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS › 10 §1391. Definitions

§1391. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Administrator.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §1 (RP).]
2.  Consumer.
"Consumer" means an individual who uses, purchases, acquires, attempts to purchase or acquire or is offered or furnished goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Consumer arbitration.
"Consumer arbitration" means binding arbitration under a consumer arbitration agreement in which a party to the arbitration is a consumer.
[PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Consumer arbitration agreement.
"Consumer arbitration agreement" means a standard contract with a consumer concerning the use of, purchase of, acquisition of, attempt to purchase or acquire, offer of or furnishing of goods or services, other than insurance, for personal, family or household purposes.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §3 (AMD).]
4-A.  Financial interest.
"Financial interest" means holding a position in a business as an officer, director, trustee, member or partner or any position in management or ownership of more than 5% interest in the business.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Provider.
"Provider" means a person that provides consumer arbitration or services related to consumer arbitration.
[PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 273, Pt. B, §6 (REV). PL 2009, c. 572, §§1-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS › 10 §1392. Reporting by arbitration service providers (REPEALED)

§1392. Reporting by arbitration service providers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 250, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 572, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-B: CONSUMER ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS › 10 §1393. Consumer arbitration agreements

§1393. Consumer arbitration agreements
1.  Limitation on agreements.
A consumer arbitration agreement not allowed under federal law is void and unenforceable.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Costs and fees.
In a provider’s initial notice or communication to a consumer, the provider must clearly and conspicuously disclose the estimated expenses of any arbitration, including:
A. The filing fee;   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
B. The average daily cost for an arbitrator and hearing room;   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
C. Any other charge that an arbitrator or provider may assess; and   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
D. The proportion of expenses listed under this subsection borne by each party if the consumer prevails and if the consumer does not prevail.   [PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
An expense required to be disclosed under this subsection does not include attorney's fees. A person required to disclose an expense under this subsection does not violate this subsection when an actual expense exceeds an estimate if the estimate was reasonable and made in good faith.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.
A violation of subsection 2 does not render the consumer arbitration agreement unenforceable but may be considered by a court in a determination of whether the agreement is unconscionable or otherwise unenforceable under another law. If a provider violates subsection 2, a person or the Attorney General may request a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the provider in violation from violating subsection 2 in a subsequent consumer arbitration. A provider found to be in violation of this section or that conforms to this section after an action is commenced is liable for the court costs and reasonable attorney's fees of the party bringing the action.
[PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 572, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS › 10 §1397. Financial responsibility and insurance coverage requirements

§1397. Financial responsibility and insurance coverage requirements
1.  Financial responsibility.
An exchange facilitator shall at all times comply with one or more of the following:
A. Maintain a fidelity bond or bonds in an amount not less than $250,000, executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State;   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
B. Deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in an amount not less than $250,000 in an interest-bearing deposit account or a money market account with a financial institution. Interest on that amount must accrue to the exchange facilitator; or   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
C. Deposit all exchange funds in a qualified escrow account or qualified trust, as those terms are defined under United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(3), with a financial institution and provide that any withdrawals from that escrow account or trust require that person's and the client's written authorization.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
An exchange facilitator may maintain a bond or bonds or deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in excess of the minimum required amounts. If an exchange facilitator is listed as a named insured on one or more fidelity bonds totaling at least $250,000, the requirements of this subsection are deemed satisfied.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Insurance or alternative coverage.
An exchange facilitator shall at all times comply with either of the following:
A. Maintain an errors and omissions insurance policy in an amount not less than $100,000, executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State; or   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
B. Deposit an amount of cash, securities or irrevocable letters of credit in an amount not less than $100,000 in an interest-bearing deposit account or a money market account with a financial institution. Interest on that amount must accrue to the exchange facilitator.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
An exchange facilitator may maintain insurance or deposit an amount of cash or securities or irrevocable letters of credit in excess of the minimum required amounts. If an exchange facilitator is listed as a named insured on an errors and omissions policy of at least $100,000, the requirements of this section are deemed satisfied.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS › 10 §1399. Civil liability

§1399. Civil liability
1.  Claim on bonds, deposits or letters of credit.
The administrator may file a claim on behalf of any client or clients on the bonds, deposits or letters of credit described in section 1397, subsection 1 to recover the damages as a result of financial loss or damages by reason of the failure of an exchange facilitator to comply with this chapter.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Civil action.
A person may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against an exchange facilitator for any violation of this chapter.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-C: REGULATION OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS › 10 §1400. Powers and duties of the administrator

§1400. Powers and duties of the administrator
1.  Rules.
In addition to any other powers and duties of the administrator authorized by law, the administrator may adopt rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Examinations and investigations.
The administrator may examine or investigate the books, records and accounts of each exchange facilitator, within or without the State, at intervals the administrator considers necessary. The administrator may assess the exchange facilitator for the actual costs of the examination pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Enforcement.
The administrator may undertake any action authorized pursuant to Title 9‑A, Article 6 to ensure compliance with this chapter.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 61, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 212-D: REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT AGENCIES › 10 §1400-A. Definitions

§1400-A. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Administrator.
"Administrator" means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Financial institution.
"Financial institution" means a bank, credit union, savings and loan association, savings bank, trust company or other similar depository or nondepository financial institution, including an institution whose accounts are insured by the full faith and credit of the United States, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or other similar or successor programs as well as an affiliate or subsidiary of such financial institution.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Settlement agency.
"Settlement agency" means the person responsible for conducting the settlement or disbursement of settlement proceeds in a residential real estate transaction effecting the sale, transfer, encumbrance or lease to another person of real or personal property located in this State. "Settlement agency" includes an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity conducting the settlement and disbursement of settlement proceeds.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Settlement agent.
"Settlement agent" means a person engaged in the business of settlements on behalf of a settlement agency.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Settlement.
"Settlement" means the receipt of loan funds, loan documents or other documents or funds to carry out the contractual terms of a residential real estate transaction.
[PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 61, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1401. Scope

§1401. Scope
All new manufactured homes sold by a dealer are covered by the warranties established by this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 642, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 788, §42 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 805, §1 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 642, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1402. Definitions

§1402. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW).]
1.  Dealer.
"Dealer" includes a person who customarily sells manufactured housing to consumers and is subject to the jurisdiction of this State under Title 14, section 704‑A.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Mobile home.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §4 (RP).]
3.  Installer.
"Installer" means any person, including but not limited to a dealer or mechanic, who installs or sets up manufactured housing for a buyer.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Manufactured housing.
"Manufactured housing" has the same meaning as set forth in section 9002, subsection 7, paragraphs A and B.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 252, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 805, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §§H1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 642, §§3-5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1403. Application

§1403. Application
1.  Warranty on housing.
The warranty established in section 1404 applies to:
A. The manufacturer of manufactured housing;   [PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (NEW).]
B. The dealer who sells manufactured housing to the buyer; and   [PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (NEW).]
C. A person who, in the ordinary course of business and under contract with or as an employee or agent of a dealer located in another state, transports manufactured housing into the State or installs manufactured housing transported into the State.   [PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (RPR).]
2.  Warranty on installation.
The warranty established in section 1404‑A applies to the installer of manufactured housing. When the dealer subcontracts with an installer for the installation of manufactured housing in the State, the dealer and the installer are jointly and severally liable for the warranty established in section 1404‑A.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (RPR).]
3.  Carrier; installer.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 805, §3 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 642, §6 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1404. Written warranty; contents

§1404. Written warranty; contents
A statutory warranty is hereby established under which both the manufacturer and the dealer certify that to the best of their knowledge, the new manufactured home is free from any substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials and workmanship. The dealer shall deliver the written warranty to the buyer at the time of sale, and the warranty must contain the following terms:   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Defects.
That the manufactured home is free from any substantial defects in materials or workmanship;
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Corrective action.
That the manufacturer or dealer or both shall take appropriate corrective action at the site of the manufactured home in instances of substantial defects in materials or workmanship, which become evident within one year from the date of the delivery of the manufactured home to the consumer, provided the consumer or the consumer's transferee gives written notice of such defects to the manufacturer or dealer at the manufacturer's or dealer's business address not later than one year and 10 days after date of delivery;
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Liability.
That the manufacturer and dealer are jointly and severally liable to the consumer for the fulfillment of the terms of warranty, and the consumer may notify either one or both of the need for appropriate corrective action in instances of substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials or workmanship;
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
4.  Name, address and phone number of manufacturer.
That the name, address and phone number of the manufacturer and the dealer where the consumer must mail or deliver written notice of defects to either the dealer or the manufacturer, or both, shall be set forth in the document;
[PL 1973, c. 754, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Responsibility.
That, while the manufacturers of any appliances may also issue their own express warranties, the primary responsibility for appropriate corrective action under the warranty rests with the dealer and manufacturer, and the consumer should report all complaints to the dealer and manufacturer initially; and
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §4 (AMD).]
6.  Warranty supplemental.
That this statutory warranty is in addition to any express warranty provided by the manufacturer or dealer and any warranty created by state or federal law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose. The Manufactured Housing Board, in consultation with the Department of the Attorney General, shall prepare a written warranty form that contains the terms of subsections 1 to 5 and shall ensure that this warranty form is distributed to all dealers and manufacturers doing business in this State.
[PL 1989, c. 717, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 754, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 717, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. B, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §§1-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1404-A. Installation warranty

§1404-A. Installation warranty
The installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, shall provide a written warranty with each new manufactured housing unit installed for a buyer. The installer shall deliver the written warranty to the buyer at the time of the installation. The warranty must contain the following:   [PL 1993, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Approved building systems, materials and workmanship.
That the installation is free from any substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials or workmanship;
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Corrective action.
That the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, shall take appropriate corrective action at the site of the manufactured housing in instances of substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials or workmanship that become evident within one year from the date of the installation of the manufactured housing if the buyer or the buyer's transferee gives written notice of the defects to the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for installation, at the installer's or the installer's and the dealer's business addresses no later than one year and 10 days after the date of installation;
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Liability.
That the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, are liable to the buyer for the fulfillment of the terms of the warranty; and
[PL 1993, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
4.  Name, address and phone number of installer.
The name, address and phone number of the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, to whom written notice of defects must be mailed or delivered by the buyer.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 642, §7 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1405. Cumulative remedies; prohibition against waiver

§1405. Cumulative remedies; prohibition against waiver
The warranty under this chapter shall be in addition to and not in derogation of all other rights and privileges which such consumer may have under any other law or instrument. The manufacturer or dealer shall not require the buyer to waive his rights under this chapter and any such waiver shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be unenforceable and void.   [PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 213: MANUFACTURED HOUSING WARRANTIES › 10 §1406. Violation as unfair trade practice

§1406. Violation as unfair trade practice
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 435 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1411. Title

§1411. Title
This chapter shall be known as the "Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards Act."   [PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1412. Legislative findings and purpose (REPEALED)

§1412. Legislative findings and purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 370, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 120, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1414. Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards (REPEALED)

§1414. Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §§67,68 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B53 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §81 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1414-A. Adoption of energy performance building standards by state agencies (REPEALED)

§1414-A. Adoption of energy performance building standards by state agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 370, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD23 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 350, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 120, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415. Energy efficiency standards (REPEALED)

§1415. Energy efficiency standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 676, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-A. Energy efficiency standards (REPEALED)

§1415-A. Energy efficiency standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 676, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 481, §A19 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 75, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-B. Mandatory standards for buildings (REPEALED)

§1415-B. Mandatory standards for buildings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 370, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 75, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-C. Mandatory standards for residential construction (REPEALED)

§1415-C. Mandatory standards for residential construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 818, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 75, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 246, §§6-9 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §A14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 151, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 645, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 645, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 350, §§6-8 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 350, §16 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 683, §C4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §1415-C, sub-§7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-D. Mandatory standards for commercial construction (REPEALED)

§1415-D. Mandatory standards for commercial construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 818, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 151, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 645, §5 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 350, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §1415-D, sub-§2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-E. Administration of standards (REPEALED)

§1415-E. Administration of standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 818, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 824, §A15 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 350, §10 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 120, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-F. Manual of Accepted Practices (REPEALED)

§1415-F. Manual of Accepted Practices
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 75, §7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 824, §C2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 644, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-H. Certification of compliance (REPEALED)

§1415-H. Certification of compliance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 329, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 657, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR9 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 350, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1415-I. Notice (REPEALED)

§1415-I. Notice
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 350, §13 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 120, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1416. Procedure (REPEALED)

§1416. Procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 676, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 75, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1417. Promulgation of rules (REPEALED)

§1417. Promulgation of rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 676, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1418. Municipal administration (REPEALED)

§1418. Municipal administration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 676, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 75, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1419. Disposition of fees (REPEALED)

§1419. Disposition of fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §DD24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS › 10 §1420. Penalties (REPEALED)

§1420. Penalties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 503, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 370, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 818, §5 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 75, §10 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 350, §14 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. A, §3 (AMD). MRSA T. 10 §1420, sub-§4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1431. Short title

§1431. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Regulation of Business Practices between Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers."   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1433. Application

§1433. Application
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 new recreational vehicle within the State is subject to this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1436. Transportation damages

§1436. Transportation damages
1.  Liability of new dealer after acceptance.
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or dealer agreement, the new recreational vehicle dealer is solely liable for damages to new recreational vehicles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
[PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Liability of manufacturer.
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or dealer agreement, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to recreational vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.
[PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Additional liability of dealer.
The new recreational vehicle dealer is liable for damages to new recreational 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 recreational vehicle damage, as long as the new recreational vehicle dealer annotates the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the new recreational vehicle dealer and promptly notifies the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery.
[PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1437. Survivorship

§1437. Survivorship
1.  Right of family member.
The right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions.
A. Any designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new recreational vehicle dealer who has been designated as successor to that dealer in writing to the manufacturer may succeed the dealer in the ownership or operation of the dealership under the existing dealer agreement or distribution agreement if the designated family member gives the manufacturer of new recreational vehicles a written notice of the intention to succeed to the dealership within 90 days of the dealer's death or incapacity. The designated family member may not succeed the dealer if there exists good cause for refusal to honor the succession on the part of the manufacturer.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §19 (AMD).]
B. The manufacturer may request and the designated family member shall provide, upon the request, on forms provided for that purpose by the manufacturer, personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession may be honored.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 562, §19 (AMD).]
2.  Refusal to honor; notice required.
The refusal to honor the right of the designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions.
A. If a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, factory representative or importer believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the succession to the ownership and operation of a dealership by a designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new recreational vehicle dealer under the existing dealer agreement, the manufacturer, within 60 days of receipt of the information requested in subsection 1, paragraph B, may serve upon the designated family member notice of its refusal to honor the succession or its intent to discontinue the existing dealer agreement with the dealership. A discontinuance may not take place sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
B. The notice must state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession and of the intent to discontinue the existing dealer agreement with the dealership no sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
C. If notice of refusal and discontinuance is not served upon the designated family member in a timely manner, the dealer agreement continues in effect and is subject to termination only as otherwise permitted by this section.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Written designation of succession unaffected.
This section does not preclude a new recreational vehicle dealer from designating any person, by written instrument filed with the manufacturer, as that dealer's successor.
[PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1438. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints

§1438. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
A manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its recreational vehicle dealers prior to delivery of new recreational vehicles to retail buyers. The delivery and preparation obligations of its recreational vehicle dealers and a schedule of the compensation to be paid to its recreational vehicle dealers for the work and services the dealers are required to perform in connection with the delivery and preparation are the dealer's only responsibility for product liability between that dealer and that manufacturer. The compensation stated in the schedule must be reasonable.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the recreational vehicle dealer on a product liability complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer is entitled to receive from the manufacturer its reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the recreational vehicle dealer on a breach of implied warranty complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer is entitled to receive from the manufacturer the dealer's reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action. In any implied warranty action, a dealer has the rights of a buyer under Title 11, section 2‑607, subsection (5).   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
The court shall consider the recreational vehicle dealer's share in the responsibility for the damages in awarding costs and attorney's fees.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1439. Warranty (REPEALED)

§1439. Warranty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1440. Mediation and arbitration of manufacturer; dealer disputes (REPEALED)

§1440. Mediation and arbitration of manufacturer; dealer disputes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §22 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1440-A. Mediation

§1440-A. Mediation
1.  Mediation.
A dealer, manufacturer, distributor or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring an action pursuant to section 1447. Prior to bringing an action under section 1447, the party bringing the action for an alleged violation must serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party.
A. The demand for mediation under this section must be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address stated within the agreement among the parties.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
B. The demand for mediation under this section must contain a brief statement of the dispute and the relief sought by the party filing the demand.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
C. Within 20 days after the date a demand for mediation under this section is served, the parties shall mutually select an independent certified mediator and meet with that mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. The meeting place must be in this State in a location selected by the mediator. The mediator may extend the date of the meeting for good cause shown by either party or upon stipulation of both parties.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
D. The service of a demand for mediation under this section tolls the time for the filing of any complaint, petition, protest or other action under this chapter until representatives of both parties have met with a mutually selected mediator for the purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute. If a complaint, petition, protest or other action is filed before that meeting, the court shall enter an order suspending the proceeding or action until the mediation meeting has occurred and may, upon written stipulation of all parties to the proceeding or action that they wish to continue to mediate under this section, enter an order suspending the proceeding or action for as long a period as the court considers appropriate.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
E. The parties to the mediation under this section must bear their own costs for attorney's fees and divide equally the cost of the mediator.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 562, §23 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1440-B. Indemnification

§1440-B. Indemnification
1.  Warrantor.
A warrantor shall indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses or damages to the extent such losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the warrantor. The dealer shall provide to the warrantor notice of a pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which such allegations are made within 10 days after receiving the notice.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §24 (NEW).]
2.  Dealer.
A dealer shall indemnify and hold harmless its warrantor against any losses or damages to the extent such losses or damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the dealer. The warrantor shall provide to the dealer notice of a pending lawsuit or similar proceeding in which such allegations are made within 10 days after receiving the notice.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §24 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 562, §24 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1441. Unreasonable restrictions (REPEALED)

§1441. Unreasonable restrictions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1442. Covered under written or oral agreements (REPEALED)

§1442. Covered under written or oral agreements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §26 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1442-A. Written agreements; designated territories

§1442-A. Written agreements; designated territories
1.  Prohibition.
A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a recreational vehicle in this State to or through a dealer without having first entered into a dealer agreement with the dealer that has been signed by both parties.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §27 (NEW).]
2.  Designation of area of sales responsibility.
A manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility assigned to a dealer in the dealer agreement and may not change the area or contract with another dealer for sale of the same line make in the area during the duration of the agreement. If, subsequent to entering into a dealer agreement, a dealer enters into an agreement to sell any competing recreational vehicles, or enters into an agreement to increase a preexisting commitment to sell any competing recreational vehicles, a manufacturer may revise the area of sales responsibility designated in the dealer agreement if the market penetration of the manufacturer's products is compromised by the dealer's subsequent agreements.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §27 (NEW).]
3.  Change of area of sales responsibility.
The area of sales responsibility may not be changed until one year after the execution of the dealer agreement. The consent of both parties is required to change the dealer agreement.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §27 (NEW).]
4.  Sale of new recreational vehicles.
A dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this State without having first entered into a dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor that has been signed by both parties.
[PL 2009, c. 562, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 562, §27 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1443. Dealership interest; vested rights (REPEALED)

§1443. Dealership interest; vested rights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §28 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1444. Dealer's right to associate

§1444. Dealer's right to associate
Any dealer has the right of free association with other dealers for any lawful purpose.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1445. Discounts and other inducements

§1445. Discounts and other inducements
In connection with a sale of a recreational vehicle or vehicles to the State or to any political subdivision of the State, a manufacturer may not offer discounts, refunds or any other similar type of inducement to a dealer without making the same offer or offers to all its dealers within the relevant market area. If inducements are made, the manufacturer shall give simultaneous notice of those inducements to all of its dealers within the relevant market area.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1446. Public policy

§1446. Public policy
A contract or part of a contract or practice under a contract in violation of any provision of this chapter is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. An existing contract or part of a contract or practice in violation of any provision of this chapter is against public policy and is void and unenforceable to the extent that it is in conflict with this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1447. Civil remedies

§1447. Civil remedies
Any manufacturer, warrantor, dealer or recreational vehicle dealer who has been damaged by reason of a violation of a provision of this chapter may bring an action to enjoin a person from acting as a dealer without being properly licensed, from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this chapter, and to recover any damages arising from that violation of any part of this chapter. The injunction must be issued without bond. A single act in violation of the provisions of this chapter is sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or under the Maine Revised Statutes is prima facie evidence against that person subject to the conditions set forth in the federal antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16. Each party is responsible for its own attorney's fees and court costs. Neither party has a claim on such expenses from the other party.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §29 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 562, §29 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1447-A. Venue

§1447-A. Venue
Venue for a civil action authorized by this chapter is exclusively in the county in which the dealer's business is located. In an action involving more than one dealer, venue may be in any county in which any dealer that is party to the action is located.   [PL 2009, c. 562, §30 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 562, §30 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1448. Statute of limitation

§1448. Statute of limitation
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, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of the civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 214-A: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1449. Construction

§1449. Construction
In construing this chapter the courts may be guided by the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 United States Code, Section 45.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
If any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional or the applicability of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this chapter and the applicability of this chapter to persons and circumstances is not affected.   [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).