Maine § 28-A §1201 Issuance of licenses; stock of merchandise

Maine Statutes

§ 28-A §1201 — Issuance of licenses; stock of merchandise

Maine § 28-A §1201

Title 28-ALIQUORS

Part 3LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR

Ch. 45LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED OFF THE LICENSED PREMISES

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 28-A, § 28-A §1201 (2026).

Text

1.Licenses for sale of malt liquor and wine. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale and distribution of malt liquor or wine to off-premises retail licensees, as defined in section 2, subsection 27, paragraph A.

2.Ineligible as licensee. The bureau may not issue a license for the sale of malt liquor or wine to any person who is not engaged in a bona fide retail business other than the sale of malt liquor or wine at retail.

3.Cannot sell liquor to be consumed on the premises. Except as provided in section 1207, a person licensed under this section may not sell malt liquor or wine to be consumed on the premises. 3-A. Sale or transfer of malt liquor or wine for off-premises consumption to retailer prohibited. A person licensed under this section, or an agent or employ

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1.
Licenses for sale of malt liquor and wine.
The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale and distribution of malt liquor or wine to off-premises retail licensees, as defined in section 2, subsection 27, paragraph A.
2.
Ineligible as licensee.
The bureau may not issue a license for the sale of malt liquor or wine to any person who is not engaged in a bona fide retail business other than the sale of malt liquor or wine at retail.
3.
Cannot sell liquor to be consumed on the premises.
Except as provided in section 1207, a person licensed under this section may not sell malt liquor or wine to be consumed on the premises.
3-A.
Sale or transfer of malt liquor or wine for off-premises consumption to retailer prohibited.
A person licensed under this section, or an agent or employee of the person, may not knowingly sell or transfer malt liquor or wine to another retailer for resale except as provided in section 606 or 1201‑B.
3-B.
Weekend sale of malt liquor to on-premises retailers.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title to the contrary, a retailer licensed under this section for off-premises consumption may sell and deliver malt liquor to a retailer licensed under section 1051 for on-premises consumption on the weekend during the authorized hours for the wholesale sale and delivery of liquor set forth in section 4, subsection 1, paragraph D under the following conditions:
4.
Licenses in unincorporated places where no local option vote is taken.
Licenses in an unincorporated place, where no local option vote is taken under chapter 5, must be approved by the county commissioners of the county.
5.
Qualifications.
The bureau may not issue any licenses for new premises unless:
6.
Stock of groceries or compatible merchandise required.
All off-premises retail licensees must have and maintain:
7.
Compatible merchandise.
Each licensee shall display the groceries or compatible merchandise, or both, in the general sales area of the licensed premises, except that foodstuffs and other consumable products used in the preparation of food and cut flowers and potted flowers are not required to be displayed if they are stored elsewhere on the premises. Compatible merchandise:

Legislative History

PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §§102-104 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 266, §21 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 373, §§105-107 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 193, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 438, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. V, §41 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 476, Pt. A, §26 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 122, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 546, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 658, §§208-210 (AMD).