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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 28-A. LIQUORS (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter : Chapter 81. PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
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Title 28-A - §2051. Prohibited acts by minors
head>
Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 81: PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§2051. Prohibited acts by minors
1. Prohibited acts. A minor may not:
A. Purchase liquor or imitation liquor. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. Consume liquor or imitation liquor, except in a home in the presence of the minor's parent, legal guardian or custodian,
as defined in Title 22, section 4002. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
C. Have on the minor's person liquor or imitation liquor in any premises licensed for the sale of liquor to be consumed on
the premises. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
D. Present or offer to a licensee, the licensee's agent or employee any written or oral evidence of age that is false, fraudulent
or not actually the minor's own, for the purpose of:
(1) Ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring or attempting to procure the serving of any liquor
or imitation liquor. The following penalties apply to violations of this subparagraph.
(a) A minor who violates this subparagraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more
than $400 must be adjudged.
(b) A minor who violates this subparagraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which must be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(c) A minor who violates this subparagraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil
violation for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph
B; or
(2) Gaining access to a licensed premise when minors are not allowed. The following penalties apply to violations of this
subparagraph.
(a) A minor who violates this subparagraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more
than $400 must be adjudged.
(b) A minor who violates this subparagraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which must be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(c) A minor who violates this subparagraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil
violation for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph
B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
D-1. Have in the minor's possession a false identification card. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
D-2. Sell, furnish or give a false identification card to a minor. The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
E.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (rp); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
E-1. Except as provided in subsection 5, have any liquor or imitation liquor in the minor's possession. The following penalties
apply to violations of this paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B;
or
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
F.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (rp); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
F-1. Except as provided in subsection 5, have in the minor's possession equipment specifically constructed, manufactured or marketed
for the purpose of brewing malt liquor or fermenting or making wine. The following penalties apply to violations of this
paragraph.
(1) A minor who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$400 must be adjudged.
(2) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which
a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in
subsection 2, paragraph B.
(3) A minor who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of $600 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended except as provided in subsection 2, paragraph B.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Penalties. The following apply to the penalties imposed for violations of this section.
A. When a person is adjudged to have committed a first offense under this section, the judge shall inform that person that
the fines for the 2nd and subsequent offenses are mandatory and cannot be suspended except as provided in paragraph B. Failure
to inform the first offender that subsequent fines are mandatory is not a ground for suspension of any subsequent fine.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the civil fines required by this subsection, may assign the minor to perform
specified work for the benefit of the State, the municipality or other public entity or charitable institution.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
3. Minor can not be charged with more than one offense. A minor may not be charged with more than one offense under this section in any given instance in which the same set of
facts is involved.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
4. Illegal possession and illegal transportation. If a minor is charged with illegal possession under this section, the minor may not be charged with illegal transportation
under section 2052.
[1997, c. 373, §147 (amd).]
5. Exceptions. A minor is not in violation of subsection 1, paragraph E-1 or F-1 if the minor possesses:
A. Liquor or imitation liquor or equipment described in subsection 1, paragraph F-1 in the scope of the minor's employment;
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. Liquor or imitation liquor in a home in the presence of the minor's parent, guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22,
section 4002; or
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
C. Equipment described in subsection 1, paragraph F-1 in the minor's own home under the supervision of the minor's parent,
guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §4 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§118,119
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 426,
§
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 266,
§24
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§146,147
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 103,
§1-3
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 9,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 160,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§P4
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§X2
(AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §2052. Illegal transportation by minors
head>
Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 81: PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§2052. Illegal transportation by minors
1. Minor may not transport liquor; exception.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (rp); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
1-A. Minor may not transport liquor. Except as provided in subsection 1-B, a minor may not knowingly transport or knowingly permit to be transported liquor in
a motor vehicle under the minor's control. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.
A. A minor who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. A minor who violates this subsection after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which a
fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
C. A minor who violates this subsection after having previously violated this section 2 or more times commits a civil violation
for which a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $500 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
1-B. Permitted transportation. A minor may transport liquor or permit liquor to be transported in a motor vehicle if in the scope of the minor's employment
or at the request of the minor's parent, guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. No conviction if liquor not within minor's section. A minor may not be found in violation of any offense under this section if liquor is found outside the passenger's or driver's
section of a motor vehicle under the minor's control, unless the minor has actual knowledge of the presence of the liquor.
The trunk or locked glove compartment of any vehicle may not be construed under this section to be within the passenger's
or driver's section of the motor vehicle.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
3. Violation.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (rp); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
4. Minor can not be charged with both illegal transportation and illegal possession. A minor charged with illegal transportation under this section may not be charged with illegal possession under section
2051. A minor who possesses or consumes liquor in a motor vehicle under the terms of this section must be charged under this
section, rather than under section 2051. This subsection does not preclude charges under Title 15, section 3103, subsection
1, paragraph F, when appropriate.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. P, §5 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 337,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 549,
§17
(AFF).
PL 1991,
Ch. 549,
§8
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 93,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§148,149
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§P5
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§X2
(AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §2053. Suspension of minor's operator's license for violations
head>
Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 81: PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§2053. Suspension of minor's operator's license for violations
1. Court shall suspend license. The court shall suspend the operator's license or right to operate, or right to obtain a license, of a minor found in violation
of section 2052 as follows:
A. Thirty days for the first offense;
[1993, c. 93, §4 (new).]
B. Ninety days for the 2nd offense; and
[1993, c. 93, §4 (new).]
C. One year for any subsequent offense.
[1993, c. 93, §4 (new).]
The court shall immediately forward the license to the Secretary of State together with the record of adjudication on the
form furnished for reporting convictions and adjudications for violations of Title 29-A.
[1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §80 (amd); §153 (aff); Pt. C, §15 (aff).]
1-A. Suspend license. The court may suspend the operator's license, or right to operate a motor vehicle or right to obtain a license, of a minor
found in violation of section 2051, subsection 1, paragraph D for 30 days for the first offense. The court shall suspend the
operator's license, or right to operate a motor vehicle or right to obtain a license, of a minor found in violation of section
2051, subsection 1, paragraph D as follows:
A. Ninety days for the 2nd offense; and
[2001, c. 160, §2 (new).]
B. One year for any subsequent offense.
[2001, c. 160, §2 (new).]
The court shall immediately forward the operator's license to the Secretary of State together with the record of adjudication
on the form furnished for reporting convictions and adjudications for violations of Title 29-A.
[2001, c. 160, §2 (new).]
2. Additional suspension by court.
[1993, c. 93, §5 (rp).]
3. Secretary of State shall suspend license. Immediately upon receipt of the record, the Secretary of State shall suspend the license, or right to operate, or right
to obtain a license, of the minor for the required period, without further hearing. The Secretary of State shall also assign
demerit points according to Title 29-A, section 2458, subsection 3.
[1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §81 (amd); §153 (aff); Pt. C, §15 (aff).]
4. Penalty. The penalties provided in this section and section 2052 are not in conflict with Title 15, Part 6.
[1991, c. 337, §2 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§120
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 337,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 93,
§4-6
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15
(AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A80,81
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 160,
§2
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §2054. Execution of suspension stayed during appeal
head>
Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 6: PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 81: PROHIBITED ACTS BY MINORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
§2054. Execution of suspension stayed during appeal
If any person adjudicated to be in violation of section 2052 appeals from the judgment of the trial court, the execution of
any suspension imposed on that person's license, right to obtain a license, and right to operate a motor vehicle in the State
is stayed pending appeal and begins when and if the judgment is upheld or the appeal is withdrawn.
[1997, c. 373, §150 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§150
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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