Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 208 – Exceptions
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Nothing in this chapter shall apply to: [PL 1969, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]
1. Regulatory boards. Transactions or actions otherwise permitted under laws as administered by any regulatory board or officer acting under statutory authority of the State or of the United States. This exception applies only if the defendant shows that:
A. Its business activities are subject to regulation by a state or federal agency; and [PL 2007, c. 222, §1 (NEW).]
B. The specific activity that would otherwise constitute a violation of this chapter is authorized, permitted or required by a state or federal agency or by applicable law, rule or regulation or other regulatory approval. [PL 2007, c. 222, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 222, §1 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 208
- commerce: shall include the advertising, offering for sale, sale or distribution of any services and any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, and any other article, commodity or thing of value wherever situate, and shall include any trade or commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this State. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 206
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Interstate commerce.
[PL 1981, c. 569 (RP).]
3. Complaints.
[PL 1973, c. 323, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 323, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 569 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 222, §1 (AMD).