1. License required. A person may not operate an amusement show without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. A license application must include the following:
A. The name of the person or corporation operating the amusement show; [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
B. A statement of proposed territory within the limits of the State, including the names of the cities and towns, in which the amusement show is to operate; and [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]
C. A certificate of public liability insurance from an insurer approved by the commissioner in an amount established by the commissioner by rule. [PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 474

  • Amusement show: includes but is not limited to a carnival, thrill show, ice show and rodeo. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 471
  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Public Safety. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 471
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
2. License fee. The license fee to operate an amusement show is $300 annually.

[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

3. Violation. A person who operates an amusement show in violation of this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

[PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW).