Me. Stat. tit. 10 § 2368

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 2368 - Violations; penalties
1.Civil penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter.
A. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. [2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter after having previously violated this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000. [2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

These penalties may be recovered by the state sealer on behalf of the State in a civil action.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6(RPR); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

2.Private action. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is liable in a civil action to a person aggrieved by the violation pursuant to the remedies set forth in Title 26, section 626-A. The civil action for damages may be brought by either the aggrieved party or, at the request of the state sealer, by the Attorney General.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. E, §6(RPR); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

10 M.R.S. § 2368

1983, c. 804, § 11 (NEW) . 2003, c. 452, §E6 (RPR) . 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF) .