Maine § 3203. - Sales of motor vehicles prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3203. — Sales of motor vehicles prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3203.. Sales of motor vehicles prohibited
1. Sales of motor vehicles on Sunday prohibited. Except as provided in section 3203-A, on Sunday a person may not:
A. Carry on or engage in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, dealing or trading in new or used motor vehicles; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Open any place of business or lot in which that person attempts to or does engage in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, dealing or trading in new or used motor vehicles; or [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
C. Buy, sell, exchange, deal or trade in new or used motor vehicles. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §54 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A. If the person is the holder of dealer or transporter registration plates under Title 29-A, chapter 9, the person is subject to the suspension or revocation of those plates, as provided for in Title 29-A, section 903, for the violation of this section.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3203.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3203. cover?
Section 3203. ("Sales of motor vehicles 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.
How do I cite Maine § 3203.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3203." (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?
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How does Maine § 3203. 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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