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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 33: REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION
28-A §802. Causes for revocation and suspension of licenses


28-A ME Rev Stat § 802 (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR

Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§802. Causes for revocation and suspension of licenses

The District Court Judge may revoke or suspend licenses for the following causes: [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

1. Violation of law or infraction of rule. Violation of any federal or state law, rule or regulation relating to liquor or substantial infraction of any rule adopted by the bureau.

A. This subsection does not require the District Court Judge to hold licensees who sold liquor to minors who furnished fraudulent proof of age liable administratively; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

[ 1997, c. 373, §74 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF) .]

2. False material statement. Knowingly making a false material statement of fact in the application for the license; and

[ 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW) .]

3. Failure to maintain requirements. Failure to have and maintain throughout the entire license period all of the requirements of definitions, laws and rules necessary to qualify for a license.

A. For this offense the District Court Judge may suspend licenses for an indefinite period of time until the District Court Judge is satisfied that the licensee has conformed to all qualifications required for licensing. [1997, c. 373, §75 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]

[ 1997, c. 373, §75 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). 1997, c. 373, §§74,75 (AMD). 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).

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