Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1500-L – Posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce
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1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Governmental entity” means a unit, subdivision or entity of the Federal Government, the State, a county, a municipality or another state, including an agency, department, board, commission, bureau, division or military or public safety organization. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1500-L
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Municipality: includes cities, towns and plantations, except that "municipality" does not include plantations in Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV; or Title 30?A, Part 2. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
2. False representation of posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce. A person who is not an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity or who does not have express approval of a governmental entity may not in commerce:
A. Represent, imply or otherwise cause a likelihood of confusion that the person is an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity in the sale, advertising for sale, marketing, offering, distribution or solicitation of any goods or services; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
B. Simulate a summons, complaint, jury notice, tax form or other judicial or administrative process or make an untrue statement that any good, service, advertisement or offer was sent or distributed by or has been approved, authorized or endorsed in whole or in part by a governmental entity; [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
C. Use language or a symbol, logo, representation, statement, title, name, seal, emblem, insignia, trade or brand name, business or control tracking number, website, e-mail address or any other term or content that falsely represents or implies or otherwise causes a likelihood of confusion that any goods, services, advertisement or offer is from a governmental entity; or [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
D. Offer a document that is available free of charge or at a lesser price from a governmental entity without conspicuously disclosing that availability in a manner that is clearly visible to a consumer. [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
3. Unfair trade practice. A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10.
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).