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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 9-A: MAINE CONSUMER CREDIT CODE
Article 11: RENTAL-PURCHASE PRACTICES
9-A §11-120. Enforcement; penalties

Universal Citation:
9-A ME Rev Stat § 11-120 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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§11-120. Enforcement; penalties

A merchant who violates this Article or any rule issued by the administrator is subject to the following: [1991, c. 787, (NEW).]

1. After notice and hearing, a cease and desist order and order of restitution from the administrator;

[ 1991, c. 787, (NEW) .]

2. A civil action, by the administrator through the Attorney General, after which a court, upon a finding of repeated or willful violations or of violation of an assurance of discontinuance, may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000; and

[ 1991, c. 787, (NEW) .]

3. A civil action by an aggrieved consumer in which the consumer may recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater, plus costs of the action and reasonable attorney's fees.

[ 1991, c. 787, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 787, (NEW).

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