Maine § 2955. - Licenses
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2955. — Licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2955.. Licenses
A dealer may not buy milk from producers or others for sale or process, distribute, sell or offer to sell milk in any market in the State designated by the commission unless duly licensed by the commission. A license may not be required of any person who produces or sells milk for consumption only on the premises of the producer or seller. Each person, before engaging in the business of a dealer in any market designated by the commission, shall make application to the commission for a license, which the commission is authorized to grant. A retailer may not sell or offer to sell milk in any market in the State that the retailer has purchased in Maine from an unlicensed dealer. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §143 (COR).]
The license year shall commence on January 1st and end December 31st following. Application for a license shall be made on a form prescribed by the commission.
Licenses required by this chapter shall be in addition to any other license required by law.
The District Court as designated by Title 4, chapter 5 may, upon proper evidence, decline to grant a license or may suspend or revoke a license already granted upon due notice and after hearing. Violation of this chapter or of any order, rule or regulation made, or conviction of violating any other law or regulation of the State relating to the production, distribution and sale of milk, is sufficient cause to suspend, revoke or withhold such license. [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §21 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
Upon revocation or suspension of a license it shall not be reissued until the commission shall determine upon application and hearing that the cause for such revocation or suspension no longer exists, and that the applicant is otherwise qualified.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2955.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2955. cover?
Section 2955. ("Licenses") 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 § 2955.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2955." (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 § 2955. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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