| | | Sec. 1. Authorization to sue the State. Resolved: That, notwithstanding any | | law to the contrary, Charles O'Conner, who claims to have | | suffered damages as a result of the State's refusal to renew Mr. | | O'Conner's liquor license, is authorized to bring a civil action | | against the State. |
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| | | This action may be brought in the Hancock County Superior | | Court within one year from the date this resolve is approved. | | Liability and damages, including punitive damages, must be | | determined according to state law as in litigation between | | individuals. The action may be heard by a Justice of the | | Superior Court or by a jury. The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure | | govern the conduct of the action. The Attorney General shall | | appear, answer and defend the action. |
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| | | The Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery | | Operations shall renew the liquor license of Charles O'Conner if | | the Superior Court or, if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court | | finds in favor of Mr. O'Conner. |
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| | | This resolve allows Charles O'Conner to sue the State for the | | purpose of recovering his liquor license. |
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