Maine § 6-A. - Use of "Passamaquoddy" prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6-A. — Use of "Passamaquoddy" prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-A.. Use of "Passamaquoddy" prohibited
A person or persons, partnership, corporation or other entity engaged in any business or activities may not adopt a name that contains the word "Passamaquoddy" or use the word "Passamaquoddy" in connection with goods manufactured or sold or services provided after December 31, 1993 without written authorization from the Passamaquoddy Tribe. [PL 1993, c. 210, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 210, §2 (AFF).]
1. Extent of authorization. Unless greater authority is expressly granted by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, no authorization extends to a business, activity, product or service not disclosed to the Passamaquoddy Tribe at the time of the request for authorization. Authorization is revocable unless by its terms it is irrevocable.
2. Deceptive trade practices. Violation of this section is a deceptive trade practice and unlawful under Title 10, chapter 206.
3. Exemptions. The following are exempted from the provisions of this section:
A. The use of the words "Passamaquoddy Bay":
(2) In connection with goods manufactured or sold or services provided; and [PL 1993, c. 210, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 210, §2 (AFF).]
B. Use of the word "Passamaquoddy" by a person who was using it prior to the effective date of this Act:
(2) In connection with specific goods or specific services provided.
The exemption in this paragraph does not extend to the use of the word "Passamaquoddy" as part of any trade name not in use prior to the effective date of this Act or in connection with any specific goods or services not being sold prior to the effective date of this Act. [PL 1993, c. 210, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 210, §2 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6-A. ("Use of "Passamaquoddy" prohibited") 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.
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