Maine § 28-A §163 B.Y.O.B. function permit

Maine Statutes

§ 28-A §163 — B.Y.O.B. function permit

Maine § 28-A §163

Title 28-ALIQUORS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 28-A, § 28-A §163 (2026).

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1.Permit required. A person may not hold a B.Y.O.B. function unless a permit is obtained from the bureau. The bureau may issue a permit that authorizes multiple B.Y.O.B. functions over a period of 12 months as long as the B.Y.O.B. functions are held at the same location.

2.Application. A person must apply for a B.Y.O.B. function permit at least 24 hours prior to the proposed B.Y.O.B. function. The application must be on forms provided by the bureau and must be accompanied by a permit fee of $10 for each day the function is to be held. The application must be signed by the B.Y.O.B. sponsor and must contain the following information:

3.Charges and fees. Charges paid by the general public for admission, food, mixers or other supplies used with liquor or storage or handling of liquor that b

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Permit required.
A person may not hold a B.Y.O.B. function unless a permit is obtained from the bureau. The bureau may issue a permit that authorizes multiple B.Y.O.B. functions over a period of 12 months as long as the B.Y.O.B. functions are held at the same location.
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Application.
A person must apply for a B.Y.O.B. function permit at least 24 hours prior to the proposed B.Y.O.B. function. The application must be on forms provided by the bureau and must be accompanied by a permit fee of $10 for each day the function is to be held. The application must be signed by the B.Y.O.B. sponsor and must contain the following information:
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Charges and fees.
Charges paid by the general public for admission, food, mixers or other supplies used with liquor or storage or handling of liquor that belongs to the general public are not sales or gifts.
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Minors prohibited at B.Y.O.B. function.
The B.Y.O.B. sponsor may not allow any minor not employed by the B.Y.O.B. sponsor or not accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002, to remain at the premises of a B.Y.O.B. function.
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Possession or consumption by minors.
A B.Y.O.B. sponsor may not allow a minor to possess or consume liquor or imitation liquor on the premises of the B.Y.O.B. function.
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Consumption by intoxicated persons.
A B.Y.O.B. sponsor may not allow a visibly intoxicated person to consume liquor on the premises of the B.Y.O.B. function.
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Violation of the state law.
A B.Y.O.B. sponsor may not knowingly allow any violation of any state law on the premises of the B.Y.O.B. function.
8.
Right of access.
A B.Y.O.B. sponsor shall allow a law enforcement officer to enter the premises of the B.Y.O.B. function at reasonable times for the purpose of investigating compliance with this Title.
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Violations.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.