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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1246. Survivorship

§1246. 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 personal sports mobile 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 franchise or distribution agreement, if the designated family member gives the manufacturer of new personal sports mobiles a written notice of the intention to succeed to the dealership within 120 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 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
B. The manufacturer may request and the designated family member shall provide, upon the request, on forms provided for that purpose, personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession may be honored.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Refusal to honor; notice required.
The refusal to honor the right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions.
A. If a manufacturer 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 personal sports mobile dealer under the existing franchise agreement, the manufacturer may, within 60 days of receipt of the information requested in subsection 1, paragraph B, serve upon the designated family member notice of its refusal to honor the succession or its intent to discontinue the existing franchise agreement with the dealership. Such discontinuance may not take place sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
B. The notice must state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession and the intent to discontinue the existing franchise agreement with the dealership no sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
C. If notice of refusal and discontinuance is not timely served upon the designated family member, the franchise agreement continues in effect subject to termination only as otherwise permitted by this section.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Written designation of succession unaffected.
This section does not preclude a new personal sports mobile dealer from designating any person as that new personal sports mobile dealer's successor by written instrument filed with the manufacturer.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1247. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints

§1247. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its personal sports mobile dealers prior to delivery of new personal sports mobiles to retail buyers. The delivery and preparation obligations of its personal sports mobile dealers and a schedule of the compensation to be paid to its personal sports mobile dealers for the work and services they 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 set forth on the schedule must be reasonable.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the personal sports mobile 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 that dealer's reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
In any action or claim brought against the personal sports mobile 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 such implied warranty action, a dealer has the rights of a buyer under Title 11, section 2‑607, subsection (5).   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §15 (COR).]
The court shall consider the personal sports mobile dealer's share in the responsibility for the damages in awarding costs and attorney's fees.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §15 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1248. Warranty

§1248. Warranty
1.  Parts or labor; satisfaction of warranty.
If a personal sports mobile franchisor requires or permits a personal sports mobile franchisee to perform labor or provide parts in satisfaction of a warranty created by the franchisor, the franchisor shall properly and promptly fulfill its warranty obligations and shall:
A. Reimburse the franchisee for any parts provided at the published manufacturer's suggested retail price at the time of retail sale; and   [PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).]
B. Reimburse the franchisee for any labor performed at the retail rate customarily charged by that franchisee for the same labor when not performed in satisfaction of a warranty. The franchisee's rate for labor not performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be posted in a place conspicuous to its service customers.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Claim.
Any claim made by a franchisee for compensation for parts provided or for reimbursement for labor performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be paid within 30 days of its approval from the franchisor. All the claims must be either approved or disapproved within 30 days of their receipt. When any such claim is disapproved, the franchisee that submitted it must be notified in writing from the franchisor of its disapproval within that period, together with the specific reasons for its disapproval.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Restrictions prohibited.
A franchisor may not restrict by agreement, restriction upon reimbursement or otherwise the nature or extent of labor performed or parts provided so that the restriction impairs the franchisee's ability to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor by performing labor in a professional manner or by providing parts required in accordance with generally accepted standards.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Costs; fees.
In any claim that is disapproved by the manufacturer and in which the dealer brings legal action to collect the disapproved claim and is successful in the action, the court shall award the dealer the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees. Reasonable attorney's fees must be determined by the value of the time reasonably expended by the attorney and not by the amount of the recovery on behalf of the dealer.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1249. Unreasonable restrictions

§1249. Unreasonable restrictions
It is unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on a personal sports mobile dealer or franchisee relative to transfer; sale; right to renew; termination; discipline; noncompetition covenants; site-contracts whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lot purchase or option to purchase; compliance with subjective standards; or assertion of legal or equitable rights.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250. Covered under written or oral agreements

§1250. Covered under written or oral agreements
1.  Agreements subject to this chapter.
Written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor with a personal sports mobile dealer, including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor has any direct or indirect interest, are subject to this chapter.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Copy of agreement or amendments.
Before any new selling agreement or any amendment to that selling agreement between the parties becomes effective, the manufacturer or an officer, agent or other representative of that manufacturer shall, 90 days prior to the effective date of the agreement or amendment, forward a copy of the agreement or amendment to the dealer.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-A. Franchise interest; vested rights

§1250-A. Franchise interest; vested rights
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or franchisor without due cause to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its personal sports mobile dealers, to terminate a franchise or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee receives fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the business.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-B. Franchisee's right to associate

§1250-B. Franchisee's right to associate
Any franchisee has the right of free association with other franchisees for any lawful purpose.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-C. Discounts and other inducements

§1250-C. Discounts and other inducements
In connection with a sale of a personal sports mobile or mobiles to the State or to any political subdivision of the State, a manufacturer may not offer any discounts, refunds or any other similar type of inducement to any dealer without making the same offer or offers to all its dealers within the relevant market area. If such inducements are made, the manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall give simultaneous notice of those inducements to all of its dealers within the relevant market area.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-D. Public policy

§1250-D. Public policy
Any 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. Any existing 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 to the extent that it is in conflict with this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-E. Advertisements

§1250-E. Advertisements
Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a personal sports mobile within the State is subject to this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-F. Civil remedies

§1250-F. Civil remedies
1.  Civil remedies.
A franchisee or personal sports mobile dealer who suffers financial loss of money or property, real or personal, or who has otherwise been adversely affected as a result of an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act or a violation of a provision of this chapter may bring an action for damages and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. When the franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer regardless of the amount in controversy and assess costs against the opposing party. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in a civil or administrative proceeding under this chapter or in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any other part of 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.
[PL 2001, c. 246, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 717, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 246, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-G. Statute of limitation

§1250-G. Statute of limitation
Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues; however, 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 Maine related to antitrust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of that civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-H. Construction

§1250-H. 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, as amended.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-I. Jurisdiction

§1250-I. Jurisdiction
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State upon service of process in accordance with Title 14, chapter 203 and consistent with the maximum limits of due process as decided by the United States Supreme Court.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-J. Penalty (REPEALED)

§1250-J. Penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 717, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS › 10 §1250-K. Unlawful sale of new snowmobile and new all-terrain vehicle (REPEALED)

§1250-K. Unlawful sale of new snowmobile and new all-terrain vehicle
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 387, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 616, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 206-C: MISREPRESENTATION OF BUSINESS NAMES › 10 §1250-L. Locale misrepresentation

§1250-L. Locale misrepresentation
1.  General prohibition.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a business offering consumer goods for sale in this State may not advertise or cause to be listed in a telephone directory a business name that:
A. Is intentionally designed to misrepresent where the business is located or operating; or   [PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
B. Falsely identifies the business as being located or operating in the area covered by the telephone directory.   [PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense until all numbers listed in the directory or advertisement in association with the prohibited business name are disabled so that calls to the numbers do not in any way connect callers to the business.
[PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.
Subsection 1 does not apply to:
A. A telephone service provider or the publisher or distributor of a telephone service directory, unless the conduct proscribed by subsection 1 is on behalf of that telephone service provider, publisher or distributor; or   [PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any foreign corporation, the stock of which is traded on a national stock exchange and that has gross annual revenues in excess of $100,000,000.   [PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 647, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 207: TRADING STAMPS (REPEALED) › 10 §1251. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1251. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §A93 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 207: TRADING STAMPS (REPEALED) › 10 §1254. Statement of registration; fee (REPEALED)

§1254. Statement of registration; fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 470, §§A26-A28 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 207: TRADING STAMPS (REPEALED) › 10 §1255. Filing notice to suspend redemption (REPEALED)

§1255. Filing notice to suspend redemption
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 837, §A23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208: UNLAWFUL COPYING › 10 §1261. Transfer of recorded sounds for unlawful use; sale

§1261. Transfer of recorded sounds for unlawful use; sale
1.  Transfers.
Every person who knowingly and willfully transfers or causes to be transferred any sounds recorded on a phonograph record, disc, wire, tape, film or other article on which sounds are recorded, with intent to sell or cause to be sold, or to use or cause to be used for profit through public performance, such article on which such sounds are so transferred, without the consent of the owner, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 for each such offense.
[PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).]
2.  Advertising and sale.
Every person who advertises, offers for sale or sells any article described in subsection 1 with the knowledge that the sounds thereon have been so transferred without the consent of the owner shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 for each such offense.
[PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).]
3.  Definition of person and owner.
As used in this section, "person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association; and "owner" means the person who owns the master phonograph record, master disc, master tape, master file or other device used for reproducing recorded sounds on phonograph records, discs, tapes, films or other articles on which sound is recorded, and from which the transferred recorded sounds are directly or indirectly derived.
[PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).]
4.  Civil remedies unaffected.
This section shall neither enlarge nor diminish civil remedies of the State or of parties injured by practices prohibited by this section.
[PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).]
5.  Application.
This section does not apply to any person engaged in radio or television broadcasting who transfers or causes to be transferred any recorded sounds as described in subsection 1, other than from the sound track of a motion picture, intended for, or in connection with, broadcast transmission or related uses or for archival purposes. This section does not apply to any person who transfers or causes to be transferred any recorded sounds as described in subsection 1 for private use and with no purpose of capitalizing commercially on such reproduction.
[PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 88 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1271. Definitions

§1271. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Credit card.
"Credit card" means a card, plate, coupon book or other single credit device that may be used to obtain credit.
[PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Customer service card.
"Customer service card" means a card, plate, code or other device used by a business as a means of identifying customers who receive membership, purchasing or check-cashing privileges, or other rights or privileges by possession and use of that device.
[PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Debit card.
"Debit card" means a card, code or other device, other than a check, draft or similar paper instrument, by the use of which a person may institute an electronic fund transfer.
[PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1271. Definitions (As enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §1 was REPEALED by PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §21)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1272. Prohibition

§1272. Prohibition
A business operating in this State may not display a social security number on a credit card, customer service card or debit card issued or distributed by that business on or after January 1, 1994.   [PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW).]
Notwithstanding this section, social security numbers may be used as identification for medical insurance, including health insurance, dental insurance or prescription drug coverage, except that a number other than a social security number must be used for insurance-related identification purposes upon the written request of an individual.   [PL 1995, c. 134, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1272. Usage of trade (As enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §1 was REPEALED BY by PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §21)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 134, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1272-A. Exemptions from prohibition (REPEALED)

§1272-A. Exemptions from prohibition
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 533, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 134, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1272-B. Refusal to provide social security number

§1272-B. Refusal to provide social security number
1.  No denial of goods or services.
Except as otherwise provided in federal or state law, a person, corporation or other entity may not deny goods or services to an individual because the individual refuses to provide a social security number.
[PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Exemptions.
This section does not apply to:
A. A person, corporation or other entity requesting disclosure of the social security number to obtain a consumer report for any purpose permitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act or the United States Fair Credit Reporting Act;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
B. A supervised lender as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
C. A supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
D. An affiliate or subsidiary of a supervised lender as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301 or of a supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
E. A person, corporation or other entity that provides goods or services to the individual on behalf of or in conjunction with a supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
F. A person, corporation or other entity engaged in the business of insurance and all acts necessary or incidental to that business including insurance applications, enrollment, coverage and claims;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
G. A person, corporation or other entity if the social security number is used in conjunction with the provision of and billing for health care or pharmaceutical-related services, including the issuance of identification cards and account numbers for users of health care or pharmaceutical-related services;   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
H. A person, corporation or other entity if the social security number is used in conjunction with a background check of the individual conducted by a landlord, lessor, employer or volunteer service organization; or   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
I. A person, corporation or other entity if the social security number is necessary to verify the identity of the individual to effect, administer or enforce a specific transaction requested or authorized by the individual or to prevent fraud.   [PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 512, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1273. Administrative enforcement

§1273. Administrative enforcement
The Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection may take appropriate action to ensure compliance with this chapter, including without limitation: to receive and act on complaints; negotiate an assurance in writing that a violator will not engage in the same or similar conduct in the future; conduct hearings in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and issue a cease and desist order for violation of this chapter; and refer cases to the Attorney General, who may bring a civil action against a person for knowingly violating a written assurance of discontinuance. If a court finds a violation of this chapter it may assess a civil forfeiture of not more than $1,000.   [PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §1273. Notice of termination of dealer agreements (As enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §1 was REPEALED by PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §21)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 115, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 309, §27 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 245, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1274. Supplier's duty to repurchase (REPEALED)

§1274. Supplier's duty to repurchase
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1275. Repurchase terms (REPEALED)

§1275. Repurchase terms
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1276. Exceptions to repurchase requirement (REPEALED)

§1276. Exceptions to repurchase requirement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1277. Transfer of business
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1278. Uniform commercial practice
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1279. Warranty obligations (REPEALED)

§1279. Warranty obligations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1280. Remedies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1281. Management
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1282. Waiver of chapter void (REPEALED)

§1282. Waiver of chapter void
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1283. Applicability (REPEALED)

§1283. Applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE › Chapter 208-A: PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS › 10 §1284. Reasonableness and good faith (REPEALED)

§1284. Reasonableness and good faith
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §B1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 462, §A21 (RP). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1286. Usage of trade
The terms "utility," "forestry," "construction" and "industrial," when used to refer to equipment, machinery, attachments, yard and garden equipment or repair parts, have the meanings commonly used and understood among dealers and suppliers of farm equipment as usage of trade in accordance with Title 11, section 1‑1303, subsection (3).   [PL 2011, c. 236, §4 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 236, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).
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§1288. Supplier's duty to repurchase
1.  Repurchase.
Whenever a dealer enters into a dealer agreement under which the dealer agrees to maintain an inventory, and the agreement is terminated by either party as provided in this chapter, the supplier, upon written request of the dealer filed within 30 days of the effective date of the termination, shall repurchase the dealer's inventory as provided in this chapter. There is no requirement for the supplier to repurchase inventory pursuant to this section if:
A. [PL 2011, c. 236, §7 (RP); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
B. The dealer has made an intentional and material misrepresentation as to the dealer's financial status;   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
C. The dealer has defaulted under a chattel mortgage or other security agreement between the dealer and supplier; or   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
D. The dealer has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy.   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 236, §7 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
2.  Death of dealer.
Whenever a dealer enters into a dealer agreement in which the dealer agrees to maintain an inventory and the dealer or the majority stockholder of the dealer, if the dealer is a corporation, dies or becomes incompetent, the supplier shall, at the option of the heir, personal representative, or guardian of the dealer, or the person who succeeds to the stock of the majority stockholder, repurchase the inventory as if the agreement had been terminated. The heir, personal representative, guardian or succeeding stockholder has one year from the date of the death of the dealer or majority stockholder to exercise the option under this chapter.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 236, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).
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§1290. Exceptions to repurchase requirement
1.  Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter do not require the repurchase from a dealer of:
A. A repair part with a limited storage life or otherwise subject to physical or structural deterioration including, but not limited to, gaskets or batteries, but excluding industrial "press on" or industrial pneumatic tires;   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
B. A single repair part normally priced and sold in a set of 2 or more items;   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
C. A repair part that, because of its condition, can not be marketed as a new part without repackaging or reconditioning by the supplier or manufacturer;   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
D. [PL 2011, c. 236, §9 (RP); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
E. Any inventory that the dealer elects to retain;   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
F. Any inventory ordered by the dealer after receipt of notice of termination of the dealer agreement by either the dealer or supplier; or   [PL 2011, c. 236, §10 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
G. Any inventory that was acquired by the dealer from a source other than the supplier.   [PL 2011, c. 236, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
H. [PL 2011, c. 236, §12 (RP); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 236, §§9-12 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 236, §§9-12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).
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§1291. Transfer of business
1.  Transfer.
A supplier may not unreasonably withhold or delay consent to any transfer of the dealer's business or transfer of the stock or other interest in the dealership, whenever the dealer to be substituted meets the material and reasonable qualifications and standards required of its dealers. If a supplier determines that a proposed transferee does not meet its qualifications and standards, it shall give the dealer written notice thereof, stating the specific reasons for withholding consent. A prospective transferee may not be disqualified from being a dealer because it is a publicly held corporation. A supplier has 90 days to consider a dealer's request to make a transfer under this subsection.
[PL 2011, c. 236, §13 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
2.  Transfer to family member or principal owner.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a supplier may not withhold consent to, or in any manner retain a right of prior approval of, the transfer of the dealer's business to a member or members of the family of the dealer or the principal owner of the dealership. As used in this subsection, "family" means and includes the spouse, parent, siblings, children, stepchildren and lineal descendants, including those by adoption, of the dealer or principal owner of the dealership.
[PL 2011, c. 236, §14 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
3.  Assume obligations.
Whenever a transfer of a dealer's business occurs, the transferee shall assume all the obligations imposed on and succeed to all the rights held by the selling dealer by virtue of any agreement, consistent with this chapter, entered into prior to the transfer between the selling dealer and one or more suppliers.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
4.  Burden of proof.
In any dispute as to whether a supplier has denied consent in violation of this section, the supplier has the burden of proving a substantial and reasonable justification for the denial of consent.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 236, §§13, 14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).
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§1292. Uniform commercial practice
1.  Security interest.
Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to release or terminate a perfected security interest of the supplier in the inventory of the dealer.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1293. Warranty obligations
1.  Payment of warranty claim.
Whenever a supplier and a dealer enter into an agreement providing consumer warranties, the supplier shall pay any warranty claim made by the dealer for warranty parts or service within 30 days after its receipt and approval. The supplier shall approve or disapprove a warranty claim within 30 days after its receipt. If a claim is not specifically disapproved in writing within 30 days after its receipt, it is deemed to be approved and payment must be made by the supplier within 30 days.
A. A dealer that performs warranty work as provided for in this section must be compensated for the dealer's labor in an amount that is not less than the reasonable and customary amount of time required to complete such work, expressed in hours and fractions of hours, multiplied by the dealer's established hourly labor rate. Prior to filing a claim for warranty work, the dealer shall notify the supplier of the dealer's hourly retail labor rate.   [PL 2005, c. 317, §1 (NEW).]
B. A dealer that performs warranty work as provided for in this section must be compensated for parts used in fulfilling such warranty work in an amount that is not less than the dealer's costs for such parts plus 20% or the supplier's suggested retail price for such parts, whichever is greater, plus all freight and handling charges applicable to such parts, to reimburse the dealer's reasonable costs of doing business and providing such warranty service on behalf of the supplier. If the warranty work is provided on behalf of the supplier on a product sold by a nonservicing dealer, the compensation for parts used in fulfilling such warranty work must be at an amount that is not less than the supplier's suggested list price or dealer's cost plus 30%, whichever is greater, plus freight and handling charges applicable to such parts.   [PL 2011, c. 236, §15 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
[PL 2011, c. 236, §15 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
2.  Indemnity.
Whenever a supplier and a dealer enter into a dealer agreement, the supplier shall indemnify and hold harmless the dealer against any judgment for damages arising from breach of warranty or rescission of the sale by the supplier.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 317, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §15 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).
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§1293-A. Prohibited acts
A supplier may not:   [PL 2011, c. 236, §16 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
1.  Coercion involving deliveries and orders.
Mandate, coerce or attempt to coerce any dealer to order or accept delivery of equipment or repair parts not required by law that have not been voluntarily ordered by the dealer, unless the equipment or repair parts are comprised of safety features required by the supplier;
[PL 2011, c. 236, §16 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF).]
2.  Interference in dealer's business.
Require any dealer to refrain from participation in the management or acquisition of, or investment in, any other business;
[PL 2013, c. 41, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Coercion involving sale of equipment.
Prevent, coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer from having an investment in or holding a dealership contract for the sale of competing product lines or makes of equipment or require the dealer to provide separate facilities for competing product lines or makes of equipment; or
[PL 2013, c. 41, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Recover costs for reimbursement.
If the supplier has reimbursed a dealer for equipment, repair parts or labor to avoid a violation of this section, recover the supplier's costs of that reimbursement.
[PL 2013, c. 41, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 236, §16 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 236, §18 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 41, §1 (AMD).
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§1294. Remedies
1.  Jurisdiction.
Concurrent jurisdiction under this chapter is in the District Court or Superior Court of the city or county where the dealer has its principal place of business. The court may grant equitable relief as is necessary to remedy the effects of conduct that it finds to exist and is prohibited under this chapter, including, but not limited to, declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
2.  Recovery.
In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, if a supplier has attempted or accomplished an annulment, cancellation or termination, or refused to continue or renew an agreement without good cause or withheld or delayed consent in violation of section 1287 or 1291, then the dealer is entitled to recover losses and damages, together with the cost of the action and reasonable legal fees. These damages include compensation for the value of the agreement and the good will of the dealer's business.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
3.  Arbitration.
Nothing contained in this section may bar the right of an agreement to provide for binding arbitration of disputes. Any arbitration must be consistent with the provisions of this chapter and Title 14, chapter 706, and the place of any arbitration must be in the city or county in which the dealer maintains the dealer's principal place of business in the State.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
4.  Renewal of agreement.
No supplier may cancel, terminate or refuse to continue to renew an agreement during the 90-day period set forth in section 1287 or during the pendency of litigation or arbitration, except under the conditions set forth in section 1287, subsection 1.
[PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1295. Management
A supplier may not require or prohibit any change in management or personnel of any dealer unless the current or potential management or personnel fails to meet reasonable qualifications and standards required by the supplier for its dealers.   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).
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§1296. Waiver of chapter void
The provisions of this chapter are deemed to be incorporated in every agreement and supersede and control all other provisions of the agreement. A supplier may not require any dealer to waive compliance with any provision of this chapter. Any contract or agreement purporting to do so is void and unenforceable to the extent of the waiver or variance. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit or prohibit good faith settlements of disputes voluntarily entered into between the parties.   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §22 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §23 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 462, §A22 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A23 (AFF).