Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 222 – Possession of fireworks
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1. Possession prohibited. A person may not possess or have under that person’s control fireworks.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
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 E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 222
- Fireworks: means any:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-APermit: means the nontransferable permission granted by the commissioner pursuant to section 227?A to hold a display. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A Person: means any individual, combination of individuals, association, municipality, amusement park or other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A Possession: means the intentional or knowing possession of what the possessor knows or believes to be fireworks. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
2. Value does not exceed $100. If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3. Value exceeds $100. If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 528, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §C2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).