§222. Possession of fireworks
1. Possession prohibited. A person may not possess or have under that person's control fireworks.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2. Value does not exceed $100. If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3. Value exceeds $100. If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4. Exception. This section does not apply to a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 528, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §C2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
8 §221. Definitions (REPEALED)
8 §222. Possession of fireworks
8 §223-A. Sale of consumer fireworks
8 §224. Storage and manufacture of fireworks
8 §225. Transportation of fireworks
8 §226. Displays and exhibitions of fireworks (REPEALED)
8 §227. Permits for displays; rules (REPEALED)
8 §227-A. Requirements for obtaining permit
8 §227-B. Regulation restricted; exception
8 §227-C. Denial, suspension or revocation of permit
8 §228. Application of provisions
8 §234. Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds