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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 15: STATE AND AGENCY LIQUOR STORES
28-A §351. Proximity to churches and schools


28-A ME Rev Stat § 351 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 2: STATE AND AGENCY LIQUOR STORES

§351. Proximity to churches and schools

1. State or agency liquor store may not be located within 300 feet of school or church. The alcohol bureau may not establish a state liquor store or the bureau may not license an agency liquor store within 300 feet of any public or private school, church, chapel or parish house.

A. The bureau, after holding a public hearing near the proposed location, may locate an agency liquor store within 300 feet of a church, chapel, parish house or postsecondary school. [1997, c. 373, §38 (AMD).]

[ 1997, c. 373, §38 (AMD) .]

2. Method of measurement. The distance must be measured from the main entrance of the liquor store to the main entrance of the school, school dormitory, church, chapel or parish house by the ordinary course of travel.

[ 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). 1987, c. 342, §20 (AMD). 1997, c. 373, §38 (AMD).

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