Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2079 – Aiding children in illegal possession or sale
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Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2079
- 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
Any person who personally or by that person’s employee or agent, directly or indirectly, employs or permits any child under the age of 16 years to assist that person in the illegal possession or the illegal sale of liquor commits a Class E crime, and must be punished accordingly in addition to the penalties otherwise provided against the illegal possession for sale or illegal sale of liquor. [PL 1997, c. 373, §159 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §122 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §159 (AMD).