2005 Maine Code - §3801 — Definitions


    As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]

      1. Innkeeper. "Innkeeper" means a person who keeps an inn, hotel or motel to provide lodging to travelers and others for compensation.[1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]
      2. Licensing board. "Licensing board" means the municipal officers of a municipality, as provided in section 3812.[1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]
      3. Lodging house. "Lodging house" means a house where lodgings are rented, but does not include:
   
A. A house where lodgings are rented to fewer than 5 lodgers;   
(1) The term "lodger" does not include persons within the 2nd degree of kindred to the person operating the lodging house; [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]    
B. The dormitories of charitable, educational or philanthropic institutions; or [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]    
C. The emergency use of private dwelling houses at the time of conventions or similar public gatherings. [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).] [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]
      4. Victualer. "Victualer" means a person who serves food or drink prepared for consumption on the premises by the public.[1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. C, §106 (new); 1989, c. 6 (amd); c. 9, §2 (amd); c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (amd).]

Section History:

PL 1987,  Ch. 737,   §A2,C106 (NEW).
PL 1989,  Ch. 6,   § (AMD).
PL 1989,  Ch. 9,   §2 (AMD).
PL 1989,  Ch. 104,   §C8,10 (AMD).

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