Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 Sec. 671 – Penalties
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 Sec. 671
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Any employer who violates this subchapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200.
Any employer, who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because such employee makes a complaint to the director or to the county attorney concerning a violation of this subchapter, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200. [PL 1971, c. 620, §13 (AMD).]
In the event of the violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the Attorney General may institute injunction proceedings in the Superior Court to enjoin further violation thereof. [PL 1965, c. 410, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 410, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 620, §13 (AMD).