§ 17 §3321-A — Store security

Maine § 17 §3321-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 17: CRIMES
• Ch. 106: CONVENIENCE STORE OPERATION

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1.
Definition.
For purposes of this section, "convenience store" means a retail store that specializes in the sale of a limited quantity and variety of consumable items in their original containers.
2.
Restrictions.
A person may not keep open a convenience store 24 hours a day unless the store has:
3.
Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. A violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A. A complaint charging violation of this section may not issue later than 5 days after its alleged commission. Each day that a violation of this section occurs is considered a separate offense.
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Injunctive relief.
In addition to any criminal penalties provided in this section, the Attorney General, a district attorney or a resident of a municipality in which a violation is claimed to have occurred may file a complaint with the Superior Court to enjoin a violation of this section. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction of the complaints and authority to enjoin the violations.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 452, §I57 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).