§2074-A. Illegal storage, purchase or sale of spirits by an on-premises licensee; penalty
A person licensed for the sale of spirits for on-premises consumption that violates section 606, subsection 1‑A or violates state rules or federal regulations governing the storage, purchase and sale of spirits, including but not limited to the prohibition against reusing or refilling spirits bottles and the disposition of empty spirits bottles, is subject to suspension or revocation of the license under chapter 33 as follows. [PL 2021, c. 658, §273 (AMD).]
1. Suspension of privilege to sell spirits. A person who commits a violation described by this section is subject to a 90-day suspension for a first offense, a 180-day suspension for a 2nd offense and a one-year suspension for a 3rd or subsequent offense.
[PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW).]
2. Revocation. The bureau may recommend revocation of a license to sell spirits for consumption on the premises if a licensee commits more than 3 violations as described by this section.
[PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 658, §273 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES
Chapter 83: PROHIBITED ACTS IN GENERAL
28-A §2071. Failure to appear before the bureau
28-A §2072. Illegal deposit or possession with intent to sell
28-A §2073. In-state transportation of liquor for illegal sale
28-A §2073-A. Importation of spirits
28-A §2073-B. In-state transportation of spirits
28-A §2073-C. Importation of malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products
28-A §2073-D. In-state transportation of malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products
28-A §2073-E. Importation and in-state transportation of liquor for special purposes
28-A §2074. Illegal transportation of liquor on or off licensed premises
28-A §2074-A. Illegal storage, purchase or sale of spirits by an on-premises licensee; penalty
28-A §2075. Importation and transportation of spirits (REPEALED)
28-A §2076. Illegal delivery of spirits
28-A §2077. Importation and transportation of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED)
28-A §2077-A. Interstate reciprocal shipping of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED)
28-A §2077-B. Interstate shipping of liquor prohibited
28-A §2078. Illegal sale of liquor
28-A §2079. Aiding children in illegal possession or sale
28-A §2080. Common sellers (REPEALED)
28-A §2081. Furnishing or allowing consumption of liquor by certain persons prohibited
28-A §2082. Sale of imitation liquor
28-A §2083. Sale or delivery of liquor to prisoners (REPEALED)
28-A §2084. Sales by agent of licensee to minors (REPEALED)
28-A §2085. False statement by retail employee
28-A §2086. Sale or furnishing of brewing or wine-making equipment prohibited