Maine § 1761. - Advertising of payment by retailer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1761. — Advertising of payment by retailer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1761.. Advertising of payment by retailer
It is unlawful for any retailer to advertise or hold out or state to the public or to any consumer, directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part of the tax imposed by chapters 211 to 225 will be assumed or absorbed by the retailer, or that it will not be added to or included in the sale price of the property or service sold, or if added or included that it or any part of the tax will be refunded. Any person violating any part of this section commits a Class E crime. [PL 2017, c. 170, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1761.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1761. cover?
Section 1761. ("Advertising of payment by retailer") 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 § 1761.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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