Maine § 7702-A. - Violations; penalties
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7702-A. — Violations; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7702-A.. Violations; penalties
1. Criminal penalties. Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who violates any provision of this subtitle commits a Class E crime.
2. Civil penalties. The following penalties apply to the following violations.
A. A person who violates section 7703 or 8603 or rules adopted pursuant to those sections commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates rules governing child-to-staff ratios adopted under section 8302‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A or subsection 2, paragraph G commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per incident or $500 per number of children above the limitation set by rule, or both, may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §27 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
C. A person who violates the following sections or rules adopted pursuant to those sections commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per incident may be adjudged:
(2) Section 8301‑A; or
(3) Section 8302‑A, subsection 1, paragraphs B to J and subsection 2, paragraphs A to F and H to K. [PL 2021, c. 35, §3 (NEW).]
A civil violation under this subsection must be enforced pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 4‑B.
3. Licensure provisions.
4. Dedicated funds. Fines and forfeitures adjudged under this section are payable to the Purchased Social Services Other Special Revenue account.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7702-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7702-A. cover?
Section 7702-A. ("Violations; penalties") 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 § 7702-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7702-A." (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 § 7702-A. apply to my situation?
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