Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2074 – Illegal transportation of liquor on or off licensed premises
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1. Transportation on-premises or off-premises. Except as provided in section 1051, section 1075?A, subsection 3 or section 1080, a person that transports liquor onto or off of the premises of an on-premises retail licensee commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2021, c. 658, §272 (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. 2074
- Licensee: includes , but is not limited to, agency liquor stores and certificate of approval holders. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
- Liquor: means spirits, wine, malt liquor or hard cider, or any substance containing liquor, intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol by volume. 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
- Premises: includes the place where an incorporated civic organization sells or serves spirits, wine and malt liquor under a license obtained under section 1071. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
2. Defense. It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the transportation was authorized or permitted by the licensee, the licensee’s agent or the licensee’s employee.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 306, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 281, §11 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §272 (AMD).