Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2074-A – Illegal storage, purchase or sale of spirits by an on-premises licensee; penalty
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A person licensed for the sale of spirits for on-premises consumption that violates section 606, subsection 1?A or violates state rules or federal regulations governing the storage, purchase and sale of spirits, including but not limited to the prohibition against reusing or refilling spirits bottles and the disposition of empty spirits bottles, is subject to suspension or revocation of the license under chapter 33 as follows. [PL 2021, c. 658, §273 (AMD).]
1. Suspension of privilege to sell spirits. A person who commits a violation described by this section is subject to a 90-day suspension for a first offense, a 180-day suspension for a 2nd offense and a one-year suspension for a 3rd or subsequent offense.
[PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2074-A
- 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
- Licensee: includes , but is not limited to, agency liquor stores and certificate of approval holders. 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
- sell: means any transfer or delivery of liquor for a consideration. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
- Spirits: means any liquor produced by distillation or, if produced by any other process, strengthened or fortified by the addition of spirits of any kind. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
2. Revocation. The bureau may recommend revocation of a license to sell spirits for consumption on the premises if a licensee commits more than 3 violations as described by this section.
[PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 693, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 658, §273 (AMD).