Maine § 414. - When sale of tickets prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 414. — When sale of tickets prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 414.. When sale of tickets prohibited
1. Prohibition; price; licensed sales agent. No ticket may be sold at a price greater than those fixed by the commission, nor may a sale be made by any person other than a licensed sales agent. Any person who violates any of these provisions shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.
2. Prohibition; age limitation. No ticket may be sold to any person under 18 years of age, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than that age. Any licensee or the employee or agent of any licensee who sells or offers to sell a ticket to any person under 18 years of age shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.
3. Prohibition; affiliation with commission. No prize may be paid to any of the following persons:
A. Any member, officer or employee of the commission; or [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any of the persons set out in paragraph A. [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 414.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 414. cover?
Section 414. ("When sale of tickets 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 § 414.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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