Maine § 455-A. - Warning requirement upon sales of firearms
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 455-A. — Warning requirement upon sales of firearms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 455-A.. Warning requirement upon sales of firearms
1. Posting of conspicuous warning. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A, any commercial retail sales outlet that sells firearms shall conspicuously post at each purchase counter where firearms may be purchased the following warning in block letters not less than one inch in height:
"ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.
1-A. Posting of warnings at gun shows. The warning sign as described in subsection 1 must be posted at all entrances of an organized gun show.
2. Violation. Any person who fails to post the warning in compliance with subsection 1, commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 455-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 455-A. cover?
Section 455-A. ("Warning requirement upon sales of firearms") 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.
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