Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1580-F – Furnishing or allowing consumption of tobacco products by certain persons prohibited
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1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Minor” means a person who has not reached the age of 21 years, unless the person has attained 18 years of age as of July 1, 2018. [PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
B. “Tobacco product” has the same meaning as in section 1551, subsection 3. [PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
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 D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
2. Offense. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who is 21 years of age or older may not knowingly:
A. Procure, or in any way aid or assist in procuring, furnish, give, sell or deliver a tobacco product for or to a minor. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime.
(2) A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $500 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended, if the violation involves a minor who is less than 18 years of age.
(3) A person who violates this paragraph after having been previously convicted of violating this paragraph or paragraph B within a 6-year period commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended.
(4) A person who violates this paragraph after having been previously convicted of violating this paragraph or paragraph B 2 or more times within a 6-year period commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $1,500 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended; or [PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
B. Allow a minor under that person’s control or in a place under that person’s control to possess or consume a tobacco product. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime.
(2) A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $1,000 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended, if the violation involves a minor who is less than 18 years of age.
(3) A person who violates this paragraph after having been previously convicted of violating this paragraph or paragraph A within a 6-year period commits a Class D crime for which a fine of not less than $2,000 may be imposed, none of which may be suspended. [PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
3. Exceptions. This section does not apply to a licensee under chapter 262?A or an agent of that licensee in the scope of employment.
[PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 495, §3 (NEW).