1. Violation of subchapter; unfair practices; civil penalty. An operator that violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule adopted by the administrator or that through any unfair, unconscionable or deceptive practice causes actual damage to a customer, is subject to the following:
A. Examination and investigation pursuant to section 6156; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
B. After notice and hearing, a cease and desist order from the administrator; [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
C. A civil action by the administrator through the Attorney General after which a court may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000; and [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]
D. Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of the operator’s registration pursuant to section 6157. [PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

Attorney's Note

Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class E crimeup to 6 monthsup to $1,000
For details, see Me. Rev. Stat. Title 17-A § 1604

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6155

2. Penalty. A person who establishes a cash-dispensing machine pursuant to this subchapter without having filed notice with the administrator is guilty of a Class E crime.

[PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1999, c. 229, §2 (NEW).