Me. Stat. tit. 7 § 769

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 769 - Fines for violations
1.Violation. A person, firm or corporation may not violate this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

2.Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

3.Application. This subchapter may not be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's agent to bring suit or institute seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this subchapter when the commissioner believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing.

[2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]

7 M.R.S. § 769

1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW) . 2003, c. 452, §B12 (RPR) . 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF) .