§2751. Offenses and penalties
A person who violates the following enumerated provisions or any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto, for which a specific penalty has not been prescribed, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture must be adjudged in an amount not less than $50 nor more than $2,000.
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
A person may not:
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
1.
Use or have in possession.
Use or have in possession for use in commerce any incorrect weight or measure;
[PL 1973, c. 91, §11 (RPR).]
2.
Remove tag, seal or mark.
Remove any tag, seal or mark from any weight or measure without specific written authorization from the proper authority;
[PL 1973, c. 91, §11 (RPR).]
3.
Hinder or obstruct.
Hinder or obstruct any weights and measures official in the performance of that official's duties;
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
4.
Use of scale.
Use any scale that requires permanent installation that has been relocated without first having the same tested and approved by the state sealer or a sealer;
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
5.
Sale of less quantity represented.
Sell, or offer or expose for sale, less than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, thing or service;
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
6.
Take more quantity as buyer.
Take more than the quantity the person represents of any commodity, thing or service when, as a buyer, the person furnishes the weight or measure by means of which the amount of the commodity, thing or service is determined; or
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
7.
Commodity in unlawful condition.
Keep for the purpose of sale, advertise or offer or expose for sale, or sell any commodity, thing or service in a condition or manner contrary to law or rule.
[PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 178, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 91, §11 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 654, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 650, §1 (AMD).