1. Sale of fireworks prohibited. Except for the sale of consumer fireworks under section 223?A, a person may not sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks.

[PL 2011, c. 416, §4 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).]

Attorney's Note

Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B crimeup to 10 yearsup to $20,000
Class C crimeup to 5 yearsup to $5,000
Class D crimeup to 1 yearup to $2,000
For details, see Me. Rev. Stat. Title 17-A § 1604

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 223

  • Fireworks: means any:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • Person: means any individual, combination of individuals, association, municipality, amusement park or other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • sell: means any transfer or delivery of fireworks to a person for consideration. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
    • 2. Value exceeds $5,000. If the value of the fireworks exceeds $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class B crime.

    [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

    3. Value exceeds $1,000. If the value of the fireworks exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime.

    [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

    4. Value does not exceed $1,000. If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $1,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D crime.

    [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

    5. Value.

    [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §C3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 416, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 416, §9 (AFF).
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