Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2223 – Dumping of evidence; prima facie evidence
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1. Destruction of liquor is prima facie evidence that liquor was intended for illegal sale. The pouring out or other destruction of fluids by any person on or about the premises which are about to be or are being searched, for the purpose of preventing the seizure of those fluids by officers authorized to make the search and seizure, is prima facie evidence that the fluids poured out or destroyed were liquor intended for illegal sale.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RPR).]
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 28-A Sec. 2223
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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
- Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, firm, association or other legal entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
- Premises: includes the place where an incorporated civic organization sells or serves spirits, wine and malt liquor under a license obtained under section 1071. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2
2. Penalties. Any person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RPR).]
3. Destruction of liquor is prima facie evidence that liquor was intended for illegal sale.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]
4. Penalties.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]
5. Notice is prima facie evidence that person is a common seller and premises are a common nuisance.
[PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §130 (RPR).