Maine § 14710. - Revocation of right to waive security deposit
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 14710. — Revocation of right to waive security deposit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14710.. Revocation of right to waive security deposit
The authorized person within the department shall rescind the right of a transient seller of consumer merchandise to waive a security deposit upon occurrence of any of the following: [PL 2001, c. 324, §12 (NEW).]
1. Conviction for theft or fraudulent business practices. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee is convicted of a theft offense or fraudulent or deceptive business practice;
2. Failure to defend action under Title 5, chapter 10. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee fails to successfully defend any action brought against it under Title 5, chapter 10; or
3. Failure to negotiate consumer complaints. The transient seller of consumer merchandise or any employee fails to negotiate consumer complaints filed against it with the Attorney General.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 14710.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 14710. cover?
Section 14710. ("Revocation of right to waive security deposit") 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 § 14710.?
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