§11304. Criminal penalties
1. Knowing violation. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator under this chapter is guilty of a Class C crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, sections 1704 and 1705, the maximum fine is $10,000 or any higher amount that does not exceed twice the pecuniary gain derived from the crime by the defendant pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 1706, subsection 1.
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §83 (AMD).]
2. Prosecution. The administrator may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this chapter or any rule or order of the administrator to the Attorney General or the proper district attorney, who may, with or without such a reference from the administrator, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter.
[PL 1989, c. 542, §78 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 643 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 542, §78 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §83 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 111-A: MAINE COMMODITY CODE
Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
32 §11302. Enforcement of chapter
32 §11303. Power of court to grant relief
32 §11305. Administration of chapter
32 §11306. Cooperation with other agencies
32 §11307. General authority to adopt rules, forms and orders
32 §11308. Consent to service of process
32 §11310. Procedure for entry of an order
32 §11311. Judicial review of orders
32 §11313. Orders issued by Superintendent of Financial Institutions