Me. Stat. tit. 10 § 2751

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 2751 - Offenses and penalties

A person who violates the following enumerated provisions or any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto, for which a specific penalty has not been prescribed, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture must be adjudged in an amount not less than $50 nor more than $2,000. [1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

A person may not: [1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

1.Use or have in possession. Use or have in possession for use in commerce any incorrect weight or measure;

[1973, c. 91, §11(RPR).]

2.Remove tag, seal or mark. Remove any tag, seal or mark from any weight or measure without specific written authorization from the proper authority;

[1973, c. 91, §11(RPR).]

3.Hinder or obstruct. Hinder or obstruct any weights and measures official in the performance of that official's duties;

[1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

4.Use of scale. Use any scale that requires permanent installation that has been relocated without first having the same tested and approved by the state sealer or a sealer;

[1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

5.Sale of less quantity represented. Sell, or offer or expose for sale, less than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, thing or service;

[1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

6.Take more quantity as buyer. Take more than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, thing or service when, as a buyer, the person furnishes the weight or measure by means of which the amount of the commodity, thing or service is determined; or

[1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

7.Commodity in unlawful condition. Keep for the purpose of sale, advertise or offer or expose for sale, or sell any commodity, thing or service in a condition or manner contrary to law or rule.

[1991, c. 650, §1(AMD).]

10 M.R.S. § 2751

1965, c. 178, § 2 (AMD) . 1973, c. 91, § 11 (RPR) . 1973, c. 654, § 2 (AMD) . 1991, c. 650, § 1 (AMD) .