Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1188 – Duties
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The board: [PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
1. Complaints. Shall review written complaints filed with the board by persons complaining of conduct governed by this chapter;
[PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1188
- Board: means the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board created pursuant to section 1187. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1171
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Franchisee: means a motor vehicle dealer to whom a franchise is offered or granted. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1171
- Franchisor: means a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler who grants a franchise to a motor vehicle dealer. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1171
2. Decision. Shall issue written decisions and may issue orders to a franchisee or franchisor in violation of this chapter;
[PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
3. Penalty. May levy a civil penalty pursuant to section 1171?B, subsection 3;
[PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
4. Award costs. Shall award costs and attorney’s fees pursuant to section 1173;
[PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW).]
5. Interim order. Shall levy a civil penalty pursuant to section 1171?B, subsection 3 when a party to a complaint under this subchapter is found to have recklessly or knowingly failed, neglected or refused to comply with an interim order issued by the board;
[PL 2005, c. 61, §4 (AMD).]
6. Procedures. May appoint persons to be present at the deposition of out-of-state witnesses, administer oaths, issue subpoenas to compel the presence of witnesses or documents and authorize stenographic or recorded transcripts of proceedings; and
[PL 2005, c. 61, §4 (AMD).]
7. Alternate members. Alternates are empowered to hear cases and carry out other duties of the board when regular board members from the same category are unable or unwilling to carry out those duties. The chair shall select alternate members to perform duties under this subsection.
[PL 2005, c. 61, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 356, §12 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 61, §§4,5 (AMD).