Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6155 – Effects of violations on rights of parties
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1. Violation of subchapter; unfair practices; civil penalty. An operator that violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule adopted by the administrator or that through any unfair, unconscionable or deceptive practice causes actual damage to a customer, is subject to the following:
B. After notice and hearing, a cease and desist order from the administrator; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
C. A civil action by the administrator through the Attorney General after which a court may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000; and [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
D. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of the operator’s registration pursuant to section 6157. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
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 32 Sec. 6155
- Administrator: means the Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6151
- Cash-dispensing machine: means an electronic device that, operating in conjunction with a processor and network, allows a customer to debit an account in exchange for dispensing cash and that may allow a customer to effectuate account transfers subject to the limitations of section 6152. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6151
- Operator: means the person who owns, leases or otherwise legally controls a cash-dispensing machine and is responsible for registering the cash-dispensing machine. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6151
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation or other business association recognized under state law. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6151
2. Penalty. A person who establishes a cash-dispensing machine pursuant to this subchapter without having filed notice with the administrator is guilty of a Class E crime.
[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).