Maine § 488-A. - Prohibitions and penalties
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 488-A. — Prohibitions and penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 488-A.. Prohibitions and penalties
1. Violation. A person may not adulterate or misbrand, within the meaning of this chapter or chapter 103, any commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer, food or vinegar or manufacture, sell, distribute, transport, offer or expose for sale, distribution or transportation any article of commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer, food or vinegar in violation of this chapter or chapter 103.
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 488-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 488-A. cover?
Section 488-A. ("Prohibitions and 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 § 488-A.?
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