Maine § 1495-C. - Penalties
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1495-C. — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1495-C.. Penalties
1. Civil violations. A payroll processor is subject to a civil penalty or a civil forfeiture in accordance with the following.
A. A payroll processor that fails to provide the disclosure statement required by section 1495‑B to an employer for which it provides payroll processing services commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $250 may be adjudged. Each failure to notify a particular client constitutes a separate violation for the purposes of this section. An action for a civil violation under this subsection must be brought within 2 years after the date on which disclosure should have been made. An owner or operator of a payroll processor may not be held liable for a civil violation under this subsection if that person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was unintentional. [PL 1997, c. 495, §1 (NEW).]
B. A payroll processor that conducts business in this State and fails to obtain a license from the administrator as required by section 1495‑D commits a civil violation for which a penalty of not less than $1,500 nor more than $7,500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 668, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 668, §12 (AFF).]
2. Criminal violations. A payroll processor is a fiduciary for purposes of Title 17‑A, section 903.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1495-C.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1495-C. cover?
Section 1495-C. ("Penalties") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1495-C.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1495-C." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 1495-C. apply to my situation?
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