§2467. Retail sale and distribution of novelty lighters prohibited
1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "novelty lighter" means a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars or pipes that is designed to appear to be a toy, feature a flashing light or make musical sounds. "Novelty lighter" does not include:
A. A lighter manufactured prior to January 1, 1980; [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
B. A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce combustion or a flame; or [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
C. Any mechanical or electrical device primarily used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills. [PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
2. Prohibition; penalty. A person may not sell at retail, offer for retail sale or distribute for retail sale or promotion in this State a novelty lighter. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be imposed.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
3. Exception. The prohibition specified in subsection 2 does not apply to the transportation of novelty lighters through this State or the storage of novelty lighters in a warehouse or distribution center in this State that is closed to the public for purposes of retail sales.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
4. Enforcement. This section may be enforced by the State Fire Marshal's Office; a state, county or municipal law enforcement officer; or a municipal code enforcement officer.
[PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 510, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION
Chapter 317: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS
25 §2431. Restriction of certain occupations in maritime towns (REPEALED)
25 §2432. Removal or repair of defective stoves, boilers and the like
25 §2433. Smoking restrictions (REPEALED)
25 §2434. Disposal of lighted matches, cigarettes, etc. (REPEALED)
25 §2435. Kindling fire with intent to injure another
25 §2436. Time and manner for kindling lawful fires (REPEALED)
25 §2436-A. Burning of debris (REPEALED)
25 §2437. Lumber drivers may kindle necessary fires (REPEALED)
25 §2438. Extinguishment of camp, cooking or other fires; fines (REPEALED)
25 §2439. Common law remedy preserved
25 §2440. Penalties; recovery and appropriation
25 §2441. Explosives or inflammables; rules (REPEALED)
25 §2442. Recovery of damages for explosion
25 §2443. Search for explosives (REPEALED)
25 §2444. Transportation of explosives (REPEALED)
25 §2445. Standards for installing gas appliances (REPEALED)
25 §2446. Approval of certain appliances (REPEALED)
25 §2447. Approval of certain compounds
25 §2447-A. Cellulose fiber insulation standards
25 §2447-B. Foam plastic insulation standards
25 §2448. Construction permit; when required
25 §2448-A. Municipal review of development
25 §2450. Examinations by Department of Public Safety
25 §2450-A. Surcharge on plan review fee for Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund
25 §2451. Doors of public buildings to open outwards (REPEALED)
25 §2452. Life safety and property protection
25 §2453. Fire escapes; appeals (REPEALED)
25 §2454. -- inspections (REPEALED)
25 §2455. Notice as to sufficiency of safeguards (REPEALED)
25 §2456. Failure to comply with orders for safeguards (REPEALED)
25 §2457. Certificate of sufficiency of safeguards; compensation for inspection; return (REPEALED)
25 §2458. Certificate to be posted in building (REPEALED)
25 §2459. Town officers' refusal to perform duties (REPEALED)
25 §2461. Investigation by state factory inspector or Commissioner of Public Safety (REPEALED)
25 §2462. Plundering at fires as larceny (REPEALED)
25 §2463. Installation of sprinkler systems and smoke, heat or fire detection systems
25 §2463-A. Installation of sprinkler systems in dormitories
25 §2466. Radon standard (REPEALED)
25 §2467. Retail sale and distribution of novelty lighters prohibited