Maine Statutes
§ 8 §222 — Possession of fireworks
1.Possession prohibited.
A person may not possess or have under that person's control fireworks.
2.Value does not exceed $100.
If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.
3.Value exceeds $100.
If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
4.Exception.
This section does not apply to a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227‑A.
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Legislative History
PL 1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 528, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 671, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §C2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
Nearby Sections
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§ 8 §2
Licenses§ 8 §211
Sale of fireworks§ 8 §213
Storage§ 8 §214
Displays and exhibitions§ 8 §215
Application of provisions§ 8 §216
Violations§ 8 §217
Appeals§ 8 §221
Definitions§ 8 §221-A
Definitions§ 8 §222
Possession of fireworks§ 8 §223
Sale of fireworks§ 8 §223-A
Sale of consumer fireworks§ 8 §225
Transportation of fireworks