An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Liquor Liability and Licensing

Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1051, sub-§7  is enacted to read:

Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §2508,  as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is amended to read:

§ 2508. Damages

Sec. 3. 28-A MRSA §2509,  as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is repealed.

Sec. 4. 28-A MRSA §2513,  as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is repealed.

Sec. 5. 28-A MRSA §2514,  as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is amended to read:

§ 2514. Statute of limitations

Any action under this Act against a server alleging negligent or reckless conduct must be brought within 2 6 years after the cause of action accrues.

SUMMARY

This bill amends the laws governing liquor liability and licensing.

1. It requires that a licensee that holds a license for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold to maintain liability insurance of no less than $400,000;

2. It repeals the limitation on awards for damages under the Maine Liquor Liability Act;

3. It repeals the written notice requirement to defendants under the Maine Liquor Liability Act; and

4. It extends from 2 to 6 years the statute of limitations for bringing an action under the Maine Liquor Liability Act.