CHAPTER 437

H.P. 738 - L.D. 1085

An Act To Require Alcohol Retailers To Post Signs

Regarding the Laws Governing Alcohol

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §15 is enacted to read:

§15. Display of signs

A licensee under chapter 19 or 45 shall post a sign provided by the commissioner in a conspicuous location at the licensed premises informing customers of the provisions of sections 2051 and 2081.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged for any one offense.

Sec. 2. Commissioner to distribute signs. Within the existing resources of the Department of Public Safety, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall create a sign that describes the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 28-A, sections 2051 and 2081 pursuant to Title 28-A, section 15 and distribute a copy of the sign to all liquor licensees under Title 28-A, chapters 19 and 45.