Maine § 17-A §901 Deceptive business practices

Maine Statutes

§ 17-A §901 — Deceptive business practices

Maine·Title 17-A MAINE CRIMINAL CODE·Part 2 SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES·Ch. 37 FRAUD

1.A person is guilty of deceptive business practices if, in the course of engaging in a business, occupation or profession, he intentionally:

2.It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraphs G and H, that a television or radio broadcasting station, or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine or other form of printed material, which broadcasts, publishes or prints a false, misleading advertisement did so without knowledge of the advertiser's intent.

3.As used in this section: 3-A. A commodity or item bearing marks in violation of this section or personal property, including, but not limited to, tools, machines, equipment, instrumentalities or vehicles of any kind, employed or used in connection with the violation is contraband and may be seized by a law enforcemen

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1.
A person is guilty of deceptive business practices if, in the course of engaging in a business, occupation or profession, he intentionally:
2.
It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraphs G and H, that a television or radio broadcasting station, or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine or other form of printed material, which broadcasts, publishes or prints a false, misleading advertisement did so without knowledge of the advertiser's intent.
3.
As used in this section:
3-A.
A commodity or item bearing marks in violation of this section or personal property, including, but not limited to, tools, machines, equipment, instrumentalities or vehicles of any kind, employed or used in connection with the violation is contraband and may be seized by a law enforcement officer. A person convicted of a violation of this section forfeits to the State all rights, privileges, interests and claims to property seized under this subsection.
4.
Deceptive business practices is a Class D crime.

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