Maine § 508. - Unlawful acts
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 508. — Unlawful acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 508.. Unlawful acts
It is unlawful: [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]
1. Alteration. For any person to detach, alter, deface or destroy, in whole or in part, any label or labeling provided for in this subchapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or to add any substance to, or take any substance from a hazardous substance in a manner that may defeat the purposes of this subchapter;
2. Use of information. For any person to use for the person's own advantage or to reveal, other than to the commissioner, or officials or employees of the commissioner or officials or employees of the United States Department of Agriculture, or other federal agencies, or to the courts in response to a subpoena, or to physicians, and in emergencies to pharmacists and other qualified persons for use in the preparation of antidotes, in accordance with such directions as the commissioner may prescribe, any information relative to formulas of products acquired by authority of this subchapter;
3. Interference. For any person to oppose or interfere in any way with the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agents in carrying out the duties imposed by this subchapter;
4. False guaranty. For any person to give a guaranty which is false;
5. Manufacture. For any person to manufacture a misbranded package of a hazardous substance within this State;
6. Delivery. For any person to introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce of any misbranded package of a hazardous substance; or
7. Reused food or drugs. To introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce, or the receipt in commerce and subsequent delivery or proffered delivery for pay or otherwise, of a hazardous substance in a reused food, drug or cosmetic container or in a container that, though not a reused container, is identifiable as a food, drug or cosmetic container by its labeling or other identification. The reuse of a food, drug or cosmetic container as a container for a hazardous substance is an act that results in the hazardous substance being a misbranded package. For the purposes of this subsection and section 509, "drug" has the same meaning as defined in Title 32, section 13702‑A, subsection 11.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 508.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 508. cover?
Section 508. ("Unlawful acts") 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 § 508.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 508." (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 § 508. 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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