Maine § 456. - Complaints; investigation; hearings
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 456. — Complaints; investigation; hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 456.. Complaints; investigation; hearings
The commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent may investigate, upon the complaint of any interested person, or on the commissioner's or the agent's own motion, the conduct and activities of any person applying for or holding a license under this subchapter and, for that purpose, may examine the books and papers of any applicant or licensee and may require testimony and affidavits thereon under oath. The commissioner may, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, conduct such hearings as the commissioner considers necessary pursuant to this subchapter. The commissioner has full power to subpoena such witnesses and documents as the commissioner considers necessary. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §73 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 456.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 456. cover?
Section 456. ("Complaints; investigation; hearings") 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 § 456.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 456." (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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