Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2082 – Sale of imitation liquor
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1. Sale of imitation liquor to minor prohibited. No person may sell or offer for sale or exchange to any minor any imitation liquor.
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2082
- Alcohol: means the substance known as ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirit of wine which is commonly produced by the fermentation or distillation of grain, starch, molasses, sugar, potatoes or other substances, and includes all dilutions and mixtures of these substances. 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
- Minor: means a person who has not reached the age of 21 years. 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
- sell: means any transfer or delivery of liquor for a consideration. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
2. Applicability. This section does not apply to the following products:
A. Products commonly known as “root beer,” “ginger ale,” “cider” and all soft drinks; and [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
B. Beverages containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
3. Violation. Any person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 1993, c. 266, §32 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 266, §32 (AMD).