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2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS
7 §445. Permits

Universal Citation:
ME Rev Stat § 445 (2013 through 126th 1st Sp Sess)
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Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING
Subchapter 2: GRADES AND STANDARDS FOR FARM PRODUCTS

445. Permits

1. Violation. After notice of the establishment of grades or standards and the determination of brands, labels or trademarks, a person may not use a brand, label or trademark to identify farm products and sardines as being of a grade established before a permit is granted or after the revocation of the right to use such brand, label or trademark by the commissioner.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, 2 (AFF) .]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 452, Pt. B, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, 2 (AFF).]

B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 452, Pt. B, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, 2 (AFF).]

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, 2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 696, 57 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, X2 (AFF). 2003, c. 452, B1 (RPR).

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