Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS

28-A §71. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; appointment (REPEALED) - §71. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; appointment (REPEALED)...

28-A §72. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; powers and duties (REPEALED) - §72. Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages; powers and...

28-A §72-A. Director; duties (REPEALED) - §72-A. Director; duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY RR 1991, c. 1,...

Chapter 3-A: ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION

28-A §81. State Liquor and Lottery Commission - §81. State Liquor and Lottery Commission 1. Oversight of Bureau...

28-A §82. Bureau of Liquor Enforcement (REPEALED) - §82. Bureau of Liquor Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1997,...

28-A §82-A. Enforcement of licensing - §82-A. Enforcement of licensing 1. Authority. In addition to any...

28-A §83. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED) - §83. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §83-A. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED) - §83-A. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §83-B. Enforcement and licensing activities of the bureau - §83-B. Enforcement and licensing activities of the bureau The bureau...

28-A §83-C. Administration of the spirits business by the bureau; rules - §83-C. Administration of the spirits business by the bureau; rules...

28-A §84. Director of Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations - §84. Director of Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations...

28-A §85. Inventory and working capital - §85. Inventory and working capital 1. Net profits are general...

28-A §86. Conflict of interest - §86. Conflict of interest In addition to the limitations set...

28-A §87. Eligibility of employees - §87. Eligibility of employees A person is not eligible for...

28-A §88. Transfer of wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED) - §88. Transfer of wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §89. Renewal of contracts for wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED) - §89. Renewal of contracts for wholesale liquor activities (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §90. Contract for wholesale spirits activities and marketing - §90. Contract for wholesale spirits activities and marketing 1. Statement...

Chapter 5: LOCAL OPTION

28-A §121. Local option election in a municipality - §121. Local option election in a municipality A local option...

28-A §122. Unincorporated places - §122. Unincorporated places 1. No local option election. No local...

28-A §123. Local option questions - §123. Local option questions Any one or more of the...

28-A §124. Results of vote - §124. Results of vote 1. Determination vote. If the results...

28-A §125. Proof of local option election or county commissioner decision - §125. Proof of local option election or county commissioner decision...

Chapter 7: BOTTLE CLUBS

28-A §161. Bottle clubs - §161. Bottle clubs 1. Registration. Each bottle club, as defined...

28-A §161-A. Local approval of bottle clubs (REPEALED) - §161-A. Local approval of bottle clubs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §161-B. Local approval of bottle clubs - §161-B. Local approval of bottle clubs 1. Application to local...

28-A §162. Local authority for operation of bottle clubs - §162. Local authority for operation of bottle clubs 1. Question...

28-A §163. B.Y.O.B. function permit - §163. B.Y.O.B. function permit 1. Permit required. A person may...

Chapter 9: PUBLIC INFORMATION

28-A §201. Erection of guidepost (REPEALED) - §201. Erection of guidepost (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

Chapter 11: ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS

28-A §221. Entertainment districts - §221. Entertainment districts A municipal legislative body may establish by...

Part 2: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES

Chapter 15: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES

28-A §351. Proximity to churches and schools - §351. Proximity to churches and schools 1. Agency liquor store...

28-A §352. Purchase of liquor in state and agency liquor stores; purchase from bureau (REPEALED) - §352. Purchase of liquor in state and agency liquor stores;...

28-A §352-A. Purchase of spirits from agency liquor stores; purchase from reselling agents - §352-A. Purchase of spirits from agency liquor stores; purchase from...

28-A §353. Business hours - §353. Business hours Agency liquor stores may be open for...

28-A §353-A. Business hours (REPEALED) - §353-A. Business hours (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 476,...

28-A §354. Sales to minors or intoxicated persons - §354. Sales to minors or intoxicated persons An agency liquor...

28-A §355. Closed in cases of riots; hurricanes; flood (REPEALED) - §355. Closed in cases of riots; hurricanes; flood (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §356. Flexible hours for certain agency liquor stores - §356. Flexible hours for certain agency liquor stores If an...

Chapter 17: STATE LIQUOR STORES

28-A §401. Location of facilities (REPEALED) - §401. Location of facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §401-A. Location of facilities (REPEALED) - §401-A. Location of facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c....

28-A §402. Notice on locating state liquor stores (REPEALED) - §402. Notice on locating state liquor stores (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

28-A §403. Discount state liquor stores (REPEALED) - §403. Discount state liquor stores (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987,...

Chapter 19: AGENCY LIQUOR STORES

28-A §451. Agency liquor stores - §451. Agency liquor stores This chapter governs the issuance of...

28-A §452. Rules governing agency liquor stores - §452. Rules governing agency liquor stores The bureau shall adopt...

28-A §453. Location of agency stores - §453. Location of agency stores 1. Location requirements. The bureau...

28-A §453-A. Issuance of agency liquor store license - §453-A. Issuance of agency liquor store license The bureau shall...

28-A §453-B. License fees (REPEALED) - §453-B. License fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 622,...

28-A §453-C. Reselling agents - §453-C. Reselling agents 1. License to resell spirits purchased from...

28-A §453-D. Change of location - §453-D. Change of location The bureau shall permit the relocation...

28-A §454. Agency liquor store in former state liquor store location. (REPEALED) - §454. Agency liquor store in former state liquor store location....

28-A §455. Purchase of spirits - §455. Purchase of spirits 1. Agency liquor store purchases. Agency...

28-A §456. Special seasonal agency liquor stores (REPEALED) - §456. Special seasonal agency liquor stores (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §456-A. Special seasonal agency liquor stores (REPEALED) - §456-A. Special seasonal agency liquor stores (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §457. Transfer of agency liquor store license - §457. Transfer of agency liquor store license Upon application of...

28-A §458. Renewal of agency liquor store license; selection of alternate licensee - §458. Renewal of agency liquor store license; selection of alternate...

28-A §459. Delivery of spirits by reselling agents - §459. Delivery of spirits by reselling agents Reselling agents may...

28-A §460. Agency liquor store taste testing of spirits - §460. Agency liquor store taste testing of spirits 1. Taste...

28-A §461. Minimum stock requirement - §461. Minimum stock requirement An agency liquor store shall maintain...

Chapter 21: WHOLESALE SPIRITS PROVIDER

28-A §501. Wholesale liquor provider; definition (REPEALED) - §501. Wholesale liquor provider; definition (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003,...

28-A §502. Wholesale spirits provider prohibited financial interests - §502. Wholesale spirits provider prohibited financial interests The wholesale spirits...

28-A §503. Delivery of spirits by wholesale spirits provider - §503. Delivery of spirits by wholesale spirits provider 1. Authorized...

Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR

Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 25: GENERAL PROVISIONS

28-A §601. Eligibility - §601. Eligibility 1. Eligibility qualifications. The bureau may not issue...

28-A §601-A. Examination of new applicants (REPEALED) - §601-A. Examination of new applicants (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989,...

28-A §602. Notification of license or certificate of approval expiration - §602. Notification of license or certificate of approval expiration 1....

28-A §603. Part-time 7-month license (REPEALED) - §603. Part-time 7-month license (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §604. Production of licenses or certificates of approval - §604. Production of licenses or certificates of approval A licensee...

28-A §605. Transfer of licenses; death; bankruptcy; receivership; guardianship; corporations - §605. Transfer of licenses; death; bankruptcy; receivership; guardianship; corporations Except...

28-A §606. Purchase of spirits by licensees, government instrumentalities, airlines, ferry services, hospitals and state institutions - §606. Purchase of spirits by licensees, government instrumentalities, airlines, ferry...

28-A §607. Licensees closed in case of riots, hurricanes or floods - §607. Licensees closed in case of riots, hurricanes or floods...

28-A §608. Licensees with professional sporting events; revenues from the sale of liquor - §608. Licensees with professional sporting events; revenues from the sale...

Chapter 27: APPLICATION PROCEDURE

28-A §651. Applications - §651. Applications 1. File application with bureau. An applicant for...

28-A §652. Application procedure - §652. Application procedure 1. License or certificate of approval fee....

28-A §653. Hearings; bureau review; appeal - §653. Hearings; bureau review; appeal 1. Hearings. The municipal officers...

28-A §654. Additional considerations for licensure - §654. Additional considerations for licensure 1. Character; location; operation of...

Chapter 29: LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

28-A §701. Proximity to schools; exception - §701. Proximity to schools; exception 1. Location within 300 feet...

28-A §702. Certain clubs ineligible (REPEALED) - §702. Certain clubs ineligible (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §703. Employment of violators prohibited - §703. Employment of violators prohibited A licensee may not employ...

28-A §703-A. Prohibition of employment of violators as retail employees - §703-A. Prohibition of employment of violators as retail employees 1....

28-A §704. Employment of minors - §704. Employment of minors 1. Employees under 17 years of...

28-A §704-A. Employment of law enforcement officers (REPEALED) - §704-A. Employment of law enforcement officers (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §705. Sales for cash; sales to certain persons restricted - §705. Sales for cash; sales to certain persons restricted 1....

28-A §706. Identification cards - §706. Identification cards 1. Acceptable identification. A licensee may refuse...

28-A §707. Licensee not to be indebted, obligated or involved - §707. Licensee not to be indebted, obligated or involved 1....

28-A §707-A. Exceptions to indebtedness or operations limitations - §707-A. Exceptions to indebtedness or operations limitations 1. Certain financial...

28-A §708. Prohibited discounts and rebates - §708. Prohibited discounts and rebates 1. Certificate of approval holders....

28-A §708-A. In-pack sweepstakes, contests and games - §708-A. In-pack sweepstakes, contests and games Notwithstanding any provision of...

28-A §708-B. Donations to public broadcasting stations and incorporated civic organizations (REPEALED) - §708-B. Donations to public broadcasting stations and incorporated civic organizations...

28-A §708-C. Donations to public broadcasting stations, municipal entities, incorporated civic organizations and national organizations - §708-C. Donations to public broadcasting stations, municipal entities, incorporated civic...

28-A §709. Prohibition of certain practices - §709. Prohibition of certain practices 1. Certain practices prohibited. The...

28-A §710. Advertising signs - §710. Advertising signs 1. Advertising outside of licensed premises. A...

28-A §711. Advertising strength of malt liquor (REPEALED) - §711. Advertising strength of malt liquor (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §712. Advertising or sale of liquor by trade name - §712. Advertising or sale of liquor by trade name 1....

28-A §713. Selling malt liquor or wine from truck - §713. Selling malt liquor or wine from truck 1. Selling...

28-A §714. Malt liquor sales in kegs - §714. Malt liquor sales in kegs 1. Definitions. As used...

Chapter 31: RECORDS

28-A §751. Retail licensee to keep records - §751. Retail licensee to keep records 1. Records to be...

28-A §752. Wholesale licensee to keep records - §752. Wholesale licensee to keep records 1. Records to be...

28-A §753. Special warehouse facility licensee to keep records - §753. Special warehouse facility licensee to keep records 1. Records...

28-A §754. Records open for inspection - §754. Records open for inspection 1. Records open for inspection....

28-A §755. Records confidential - §755. Records confidential Except for on-premises spirits sales data required...

Chapter 33: REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION

28-A §801. Jurisdiction of District Court - §801. Jurisdiction of District Court 1. Jurisdiction. The District Court,...

28-A §802. Causes for revocation and suspension of licenses and certificates of approval - §802. Causes for revocation and suspension of licenses and certificates...

28-A §803. Revocation or suspension procedure - §803. Revocation or suspension procedure 1. Violation of law or...

28-A §804. Record of proceedings and transcript - §804. Record of proceedings and transcript The District Court shall...

28-A §805. Appeal from decision of District Court or bureau - §805. Appeal from decision of District Court or bureau 1....

28-A §806. Records - §806. Records 1. Limitation on maintenance of records. Except as...

Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES

Chapter 41: FEES AND ELIGIBLE PREMISES

28-A §1001. Class I licenses - §1001. Class I licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1002. Class I-A licenses - §1002. Class I-A licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1003. Class II licenses - §1003. Class II licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1004. Class III licenses - §1004. Class III licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1005. Class IV licenses - §1005. Class IV licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1006. Class V licenses - §1006. Class V licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1007. Class VI licenses - §1007. Class VI licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1007-A. Surcharge on Class VI licenses (REPEALED) - §1007-A. Surcharge on Class VI licenses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §1007-B. Surcharge on part-time Class VI licenses (REPEALED) - §1007-B. Surcharge on part-time Class VI licenses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

28-A §1008. Class VI-A licenses - §1008. Class VI-A licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1009. Class VII licenses - §1009. Class VII licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1010. Class VII-A licenses - §1010. Class VII-A licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1010-A. Class VIII licenses - §1010-A. Class VIII licenses 1. Types of liquor that may...

28-A §1011. Class X licenses - §1011. Class X licenses 1. Types of liquor which may...

28-A §1011-A. Class XI licenses - §1011-A. Class XI licenses 1. Types of liquor that may...

28-A §1012. Other retail licenses - §1012. Other retail licenses 1. Incorporated civic organizations. An incorporated...

28-A §1013. Underage drinking prevention (REPEALED) - §1013. Underage drinking prevention (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c....

Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES

Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS

28-A §1051. Licenses generally - §1051. Licenses generally 1. Licenses for sale of liquor to...

28-A §1052. Off-premises catering at planned events or gatherings - §1052. Off-premises catering at planned events or gatherings 1. Off-premises...

28-A §1052-A. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED) - §1052-A. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1993,...

28-A §1052-B. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED) - §1052-B. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999,...

28-A §1052-C. Special food and beverage industry taste-tasting event license (REPEALED) - §1052-C. Special food and beverage industry taste-tasting event license (REPEALED)...

28-A §1052-D. Taste-testing event license - §1052-D. Taste-testing event license 1. Taste-testing event license. One or...

28-A §1053. Lighting of premises (REPEALED) - §1053. Lighting of premises (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §1054. Permit for music, dancing or entertainment - §1054. Permit for music, dancing or entertainment 1. Activities and...

28-A §1055. Liquor samples at Class A restaurants and Class A restaurant/lounges - §1055. Liquor samples at Class A restaurants and Class A...

28-A §1056. Authorized take-out and delivery sales of liquor; repeal (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 3/30/25) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 3/30/25) - §1056. Authorized take-out and delivery sales of liquor; repeal (CONTAINS...

Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

28-A §1061. Hotels - §1061. Hotels 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1061-A. Bed and breakfasts - §1061-A. Bed and breakfasts 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau...

28-A §1062. Restaurants - §1062. Restaurants 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1063. Class A restaurants and Class A restaurant/lounges - §1063. Class A restaurants and Class A restaurant/lounges 1. Issuance...

28-A §1063-A. Off-track betting facility (REPEALED) - §1063-A. Off-track betting facility (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c....

28-A §1063-B. Pool halls - §1063-B. Pool halls 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may...

28-A §1064. Establishment located at fairgrounds - §1064. Establishment located at fairgrounds Establishments located on fairgrounds operated...

28-A §1065. Class A lounges - §1065. Class A lounges 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau...

28-A §1066. Taverns (REPEALED) - §1066. Taverns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45, §A4...

28-A §1066-A. Taverns - §1066-A. Taverns 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1067. Class A taverns (REPEALED) - §1067. Class A taverns (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §1068. Performing arts centers - §1068. Performing arts centers 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau...

28-A §1069. Auditoriums (REPEALED) - §1069. Auditoriums (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45, §A4...

28-A §1069-A. Auditoriums - §1069-A. Auditoriums 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1070. Civic auditoriums - §1070. Civic auditoriums 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may...

28-A §1071. Incorporated civic organizations - §1071. Incorporated civic organizations 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau...

28-A §1072. Clubs - §1072. Clubs 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1073. Indoor racquet centers; indoor ice skating centers; golf courses; curling centers; and disc golf courses - §1073. Indoor racquet centers; indoor ice skating centers; golf courses;...

28-A §1073-A. Bowling centers - §1073-A. Bowling centers 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may...

28-A §1074. Outdoor stadiums - §1074. Outdoor stadiums (CONFLICT) 1. (CONFLICT: Text as amended by...

28-A §1075. Auxiliary licenses - §1075. Auxiliary licenses 1. Issuance of licenses. Pursuant to section...

28-A §1075-A. Golf course and disc golf course mobile service bar - §1075-A. Golf course and disc golf course mobile service bar...

28-A §1076. Qualified catering services - §1076. Qualified catering services 1. Issuance of licenses. Notwithstanding any...

28-A §1077. Public service corporations - §1077. Public service corporations 1. Licenses. The bureau may issue...

28-A §1078. Vessel corporations owned by certificate of approval holders (REPEALED) - §1078. Vessel corporations owned by certificate of approval holders (REPEALED)...

28-A §1079. International air terminals (REPEALED) - §1079. International air terminals (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §1080. Common consumption areas - §1080. Common consumption areas 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau...

Chapter 45: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED OFF THE LICENSED PREMISES

28-A §1201. Issuance of licenses; stock of merchandise - §1201. Issuance of licenses; stock of merchandise 1. Licenses for...

28-A §1201-A. Transfer of spirits among certain licensees - §1201-A. Transfer of spirits among certain licensees Notwithstanding section 606,...

28-A §1201-B. Transfer of wine between retail locations - §1201-B. Transfer of wine between retail locations 1. Definition. As...

28-A §1202. Employment of minors - §1202. Employment of minors 1. Employees under 17. An employee...

28-A §1203. License for florists and florist shops (REPEALED) - §1203. License for florists and florist shops (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

28-A §1204. Ship chandlers - §1204. Ship chandlers 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may...

28-A §1205. Taste testing of wine - §1205. Taste testing of wine 1. Taste testing on off-premises...

28-A §1206. Consumption prohibited on off-premises retail licensee's premises - §1206. Consumption prohibited on off-premises retail licensee's premises Except as...

28-A §1207. Taste testing of malt liquor - §1207. Taste testing of malt liquor 1. Taste testing on...

28-A §1208. Dual liquor license (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 28-A, SECTION 1207) - §1208. Dual liquor license (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 28-A, SECTION 1207)...

28-A §1209. Sale of privately held wine by auction - §1209. Sale of privately held wine by auction Notwithstanding any...

Subpart 3: NON-RETAIL SALES

Chapter 51: CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL HOLDERS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

28-A §1351. Certificate of approval - §1351. Certificate of approval 1. Certificate of approval required. All...

Subchapter 2: MANUFACTURERS

28-A §1355. Manufacturer licenses (REPEALED) - §1355. Manufacturer licenses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45,...

28-A §1355-A. Manufacturer licenses - §1355-A. Manufacturer licenses (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) 1....

28-A §1355-B. Research manufacturer license - §1355-B. Research manufacturer license The bureau may issue a research...

28-A §1356. Illegal manufacture - §1356. Illegal manufacture 1. Illegal manufacture; penalty. Any person not...

28-A §1357. Sales to persons in another state - §1357. Sales to persons in another state Notwithstanding any provision...

Subchapter 3: MALT LIQUOR AND WINE

28-A §1361. Certificate of approval; malt liquor or wine - §1361. Certificate of approval; malt liquor or wine 1. Certificate...

28-A §1362. Disposal of fees (REPEALED) - §1362. Disposal of fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §1363. Manufacture of malt liquor or table wine; credit; furnishing materials and equipment (REPEALED) - §1363. Manufacture of malt liquor or table wine; credit; furnishing...

28-A §1364. Invoices and reports - §1364. Invoices and reports 1. Furnish invoices. All certificate of...

28-A §1365. Low-alcohol spirits product tax - §1365. Low-alcohol spirits product tax In addition to any tax...

28-A §1366. Retail sales at farmers' market (REPEALED) - §1366. Retail sales at farmers' market (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §1367. Tastings at farmers' markets (REPEALED) - §1367. Tastings at farmers' markets (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY RR 2017,...

28-A §1368. Retail sales and taste testing at farmers' markets - §1368. Retail sales and taste testing at farmers' markets 1....

Subchapter 4: SPECIAL WAREHOUSES

28-A §1371. Special warehouse storage facilities - §1371. Special warehouse storage facilities 1. Licensing of special warehouse...

Subchapter 5: SPIRITS

28-A §1381. Certificate of approval; spirits - §1381. Certificate of approval; spirits 1. Definition. For purposes of...

Chapter 55: MALT LIQUOR AND WINE WHOLESALE LICENSEES

28-A §1401. Wholesale licenses - §1401. Wholesale licenses 1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may...

28-A §1401-A. Limitation on definition of "certificate of approval holder" - §1401-A. Limitation on definition of "certificate of approval holder" Notwithstanding...

28-A §1402. Taste testing of wine and malt liquor products - §1402. Taste testing of wine and malt liquor products 1....

28-A §1402-A. Samples of products - §1402-A. Samples of products A person licensed as a manufacturer...

28-A §1403. Purchase and sale of malt liquor or wine by wholesale licensee - §1403. Purchase and sale of malt liquor or wine by...

28-A §1403-A. Direct shipment of wine - §1403-A. Direct shipment of wine 1. Definitions. As used in...

28-A §1404. Unbonded wholesale licensees - §1404. Unbonded wholesale licensees (CONFLICT) 1. Procedure for unbonded wholesale...

28-A §1405. Bonded wholesale licensees - §1405. Bonded wholesale licensees (CONFLICT) 1. Procedures for bonded wholesale...

28-A §1406. Report of changes in wholesale licensees and certificate of approval holders to bureau - §1406. Report of changes in wholesale licensees and certificate of...

28-A §1407. Exclusive distributors of certificate of approval holders' products - §1407. Exclusive distributors of certificate of approval holders' products 1....

28-A §1408. Posting of prices - §1408. Posting of prices 1. Posting by certificate of approval...

Chapter 57: CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL HOLDER AND MAINE WHOLESALE LICENSEE AGREEMENT ACT

28-A §1451. Definitions - §1451. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...

28-A §1452. No inducement or coercion - §1452. No inducement or coercion 1. Certificate of approval holder....

28-A §1453. Dual distributorship prohibited - §1453. Dual distributorship prohibited 1. Dual distributorship prohibited. A certificate...

28-A §1454. Cancellation - §1454. Cancellation 1. Good cause. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or...

28-A §1455. Notice of intent to terminate - §1455. Notice of intent to terminate 1. Written notices. Before...

28-A §1456. Assignment, transfer or sale of business - §1456. Assignment, transfer or sale of business No certificate of...

28-A §1457. Compensation - §1457. Compensation 1. Reasonable compensation. [PL 2019, c. 529, §9...

28-A §1458. Judicial remedies - §1458. Judicial remedies 1. Suit against certificate of approval holder....

28-A §1459. Price of product - §1459. Price of product No certificate of approval holder, whether...

28-A §1460. Retaliatory action prohibited - §1460. Retaliatory action prohibited 1. Retaliatory action prohibited. A certificate...

28-A §1461. Management and personnel of wholesale licensee - §1461. Management and personnel of wholesale licensee No certificate of...

28-A §1462. No waiver; good faith settlements - §1462. No waiver; good faith settlements No certificate of approval...

28-A §1463. Sale of certificate of approval holder - §1463. Sale of certificate of approval holder 1. Purchaser obligated....

28-A §1464. Coverage - §1464. Coverage The provisions of this chapter apply to agreements...

28-A §1465. Right of free association - §1465. Right of free association No certificate of approval holder...

Chapter 59: SALES REPRESENTATIVES

28-A §1501. Lists of officers, partners and sales representatives - §1501. Lists of officers, partners and sales representatives All persons...

28-A §1502. License; fee; renewals - §1502. License; fee; renewals Sales representatives, including those described in...

28-A §1503. Revocation of license - §1503. Revocation of license Licenses issued by the bureau under...

28-A §1504. Samples of spirits products - §1504. Samples of spirits products A person licensed under section...

28-A §1505. Participation in tasting events - §1505. Participation in tasting events A sales representative holding a...

Chapter 61: NONRETAIL LICENSES AND FEES

28-A §1551. Fees for nonretail licenses - §1551. Fees for nonretail licenses 1. Certificate of approval. The...

28-A §1552. Bottle club fees - §1552. Bottle club fees 1. Bottle club registration. The fee...

28-A §1553. Postsecondary educational institution sampling license - §1553. Postsecondary educational institution sampling license The bureau may issue...

Part 4: TAXES AND ALCOHOL PREMIUM

Chapter 65: TAXES

28-A §1651. Consumers' tax - §1651. Consumers' tax 1. State spirits tax. Except as provided...

28-A §1652. Excise tax on malt liquor and wine; deficiency account; credits; refunds - §1652. Excise tax on malt liquor and wine; deficiency account;...

Chapter 67: ALCOHOLISM PREVENTION, EDUCATION, TREATMENT AND RESEARCH

28-A §1701. Findings and intent (REPEALED) - §1701. Findings and intent (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §1702. Alcoholism Prevention, Education, Treatment and Research Fund (REPEALED) - §1702. Alcoholism Prevention, Education, Treatment and Research Fund (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §1703. Premiums; collection - §1703. Premiums; collection 1. Spirits. The bureau shall sell all...

28-A §1704. Allocations procedure (REPEALED) - §1704. Allocations procedure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45,...

Part 5: NONBEVERAGE USE OF LIQUOR

Chapter 75: SALE OF FOOD PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH ALCOHOL CONTENT

28-A §1901. Restrictions on sale of food containing liquor - §1901. Restrictions on sale of food containing liquor 1. Sales...

28-A §1902. Penalties - §1902. Penalties Any person who violates a provision of this...

Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES

Chapter 81: PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS

28-A §2051. Prohibited acts by minors - §2051. Prohibited acts by minors 1. Prohibited acts. A minor...

28-A §2052. Illegal transportation by minors - §2052. Illegal transportation by minors 1. Minor may not transport...

28-A §2053. Suspension of minor's operator's license for violations - §2053. Suspension of minor's operator's license for violations 1. Court...

28-A §2054. Execution of suspension stayed during appeal - §2054. Execution of suspension stayed during appeal If any person...

Chapter 83: PROHIBITED ACTS IN GENERAL

28-A §2071. Failure to appear before the bureau - §2071. Failure to appear before the bureau 1. Failure to...

28-A §2072. Illegal deposit or possession with intent to sell - §2072. Illegal deposit or possession with intent to sell 1....

28-A §2073. In-state transportation of liquor for illegal sale - §2073. In-state transportation of liquor for illegal sale 1. In-state...

28-A §2073-A. Importation of spirits - §2073-A. Importation of spirits 1. Prohibition. Except as provided in...

28-A §2073-B. In-state transportation of spirits - §2073-B. In-state transportation of spirits 1. Prohibition. Except as provided...

28-A §2073-C. Importation of malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits products - §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 - §2073-D. In-state transportation of malt liquor, wine or low-alcohol spirits...

28-A §2073-E. Importation and in-state transportation of liquor for special purposes - §2073-E. Importation and in-state transportation of liquor for special purposes...

28-A §2074. Illegal transportation of liquor on or off licensed premises - §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 - §2074-A. Illegal storage, purchase or sale of spirits by an...

28-A §2075. Importation and transportation of spirits (REPEALED) - §2075. Importation and transportation of spirits (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

28-A §2076. Illegal delivery of spirits - §2076. Illegal delivery of spirits 1. Illegal delivery of spirits...

28-A §2077. Importation and transportation of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED) - §2077. Importation and transportation of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED)...

28-A §2077-A. Interstate reciprocal shipping of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED) - §2077-A. Interstate reciprocal shipping of malt liquor and wine (REPEALED)...

28-A §2077-B. Interstate shipping of liquor prohibited - §2077-B. Interstate shipping of liquor prohibited 1. Prohibition. Except as...

28-A §2078. Illegal sale of liquor - §2078. Illegal sale of liquor 1. Sale of liquor without...

28-A §2079. Aiding children in illegal possession or sale - §2079. Aiding children in illegal possession or sale Any person...

28-A §2080. Common sellers (REPEALED) - §2080. Common sellers (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45,...

28-A §2081. Furnishing or allowing consumption of liquor by certain persons prohibited - §2081. Furnishing or allowing consumption of liquor by certain persons...

28-A §2082. Sale of imitation liquor - §2082. Sale of imitation liquor 1. Sale of imitation liquor...

28-A §2083. Sale or delivery of liquor to prisoners (REPEALED) - §2083. Sale or delivery of liquor to prisoners (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §2084. Sales by agent of licensee to minors (REPEALED) - §2084. Sales by agent of licensee to minors (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §2085. False statement by retail employee - §2085. False statement by retail employee Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section...

28-A §2086. Sale or furnishing of brewing or wine-making equipment prohibited - §2086. Sale or furnishing of brewing or wine-making equipment prohibited...

28-A §2087. Refusal to provide proper identification - §2087. Refusal to provide proper identification 1. Refusal to provide...

28-A §2088. Vaporized alcohol - §2088. Vaporized alcohol 1. Definitions. As used in this section,...

28-A §2089. Powdered alcohol - §2089. Powdered alcohol 1. Possession and use prohibited. A person...

Part 7: ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 91: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION

Subchapter 1: GENERAL

28-A §2201. Jurisdiction of courts - §2201. Jurisdiction of courts In prosecutions under this Title, except...

28-A §2202. Bail after failure to comply with terms of bond - §2202. Bail after failure to comply with terms of bond...

28-A §2203. Evidence of illegal sale; allegation of prior conviction - §2203. Evidence of illegal sale; allegation of prior conviction 1....

28-A §2204. Persons in illegal liquor traffic disqualified from jury (REPEALED) - §2204. Persons in illegal liquor traffic disqualified from jury (REPEALED)...

28-A §2205. Appeals; discharge of sureties (REPEALED) - §2205. Appeals; discharge of sureties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987,...

28-A §2206. Continuance for sentence (REPEALED) - §2206. Continuance for sentence (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

Subchapter 2: OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES

28-A §2211. Power of law enforcement officers to stop vehicles; restrictions - §2211. Power of law enforcement officers to stop vehicles; restrictions...

28-A §2212. State liquor enforcement officers' vehicles (REPEALED) - §2212. State liquor enforcement officers' vehicles (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

Subchapter 3: SEARCH AND SEIZURE

28-A §2221. Seizure and forfeiture of vehicles containing liquor (REPEALED) - §2221. Seizure and forfeiture of vehicles containing liquor (REPEALED) SECTION...

28-A §2221-A. Forfeiture of liquor and property used in illegal manufacture, transportation and sale of liquor - §2221-A. Forfeiture of liquor and property used in illegal manufacture,...

28-A §2222. Claim of owner that illegal use of vehicle or boat was without knowledge or consent (REPEALED) - §2222. Claim of owner that illegal use of vehicle or...

28-A §2223. Dumping of evidence; prima facie evidence - §2223. Dumping of evidence; prima facie evidence 1. Destruction of...

28-A §2224. Duty of officer on seizure; proceedings (REPEALED) - §2224. Duty of officer on seizure; proceedings (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

28-A §2225. Warrant for claimant (REPEALED) - §2225. Warrant for claimant (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

28-A §2226. Destruction to prevent seizure; arrest of owner; appliances and evidences seized (REPEALED) - §2226. Destruction to prevent seizure; arrest of owner; appliances and...

28-A §2227. Replevy pending proceeding prohibited (REPEALED) - §2227. Replevy pending proceeding prohibited (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987,...

28-A §2228. Recovery of liquor and damages upon final judgment - §2228. Recovery of liquor and damages upon final judgment Final...

28-A §2229. Disposal of forfeited liquors - §2229. Disposal of forfeited liquors 1. Court or judge to...

28-A §2230. Abandonment of liquor - §2230. Abandonment of liquor The following provisions govern the procedures...

Part 8: LIQUOR LIABILITY

Chapter 100: MAINE LIQUOR LIABILITY ACT

28-A §2501. Short title - §2501. Short title This Act shall be known and may...

28-A §2502. Purposes - §2502. Purposes 1. Primary legislative purpose. The primary legislative purpose...

28-A §2503. Definitions - §2503. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...

28-A §2504. Plaintiffs - §2504. Plaintiffs 1. Persons who may bring suit. Except as...

28-A §2505. Defendants - §2505. Defendants 1. Licensee as a defendant. Any server who...

28-A §2506. Negligent service of liquor; liability - §2506. Negligent service of liquor; liability 1. Negligent service to...

28-A §2507. Reckless service of liquor; liability - §2507. Reckless service of liquor; liability 1. Reckless service to...

28-A §2508. Damages - §2508. Damages 1. Damages. Damages may be awarded for property...

28-A §2509. Limit on awards - §2509. Limit on awards 1. Limitation on damages for losses...

28-A §2510. Common law defenses - §2510. Common law defenses Defenses applicable to tort actions based...

28-A §2511. Exclusive remedy - §2511. Exclusive remedy This Act is the exclusive remedy against...

28-A §2512. Named and retained; several liability - §2512. Named and retained; several liability 1. Named and retained....

28-A §2513. Notice required - §2513. Notice required Every plaintiff seeking damages under this Act...

28-A §2514. Statute of limitations - §2514. Statute of limitations Any action under this Act against...

28-A §2515. Evidence of responsible serving practices - §2515. Evidence of responsible serving practices 1. Responsible practices. Proof...

28-A §2516. Privileges - §2516. Privileges 1. Refusal to serve. No licensee is liable...

28-A §2517. Insurance records - §2517. Insurance records 1. Superintendent shall keep records. The Superintendent...

28-A §2518. Informal evaluation (REPEALED) - §2518. Informal evaluation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45,...

28-A §2519. Approval of alcohol server education courses - §2519. Approval of alcohol server education courses 1. Approval of...

28-A §2519-A. Rules - §2519-A. Rules The bureau may adopt rules for the purpose...

28-A §2520. Liquor service education - §2520. Liquor service education The bureau shall provide educational services...

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