Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2071 – Failure to appear before the bureau
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1. Failure to appear when summoned. It is illegal for a person who is summoned as a witness by the bureau to appear before the bureau, to fail to appear without reasonable cause at the time and place designated in the subpoena or summons.
[PL 1997, c. 373, §152 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2071
- Bureau: means the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, firm, association or other legal entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
2. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §§151,152 (AMD).