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MaineLD 88132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act Regarding Penalties for Violating the Maine Weights and Measures Law

Sponsored By: William Pluecker (Independent)

Became Law

WEIGHTS AND MEASURESWEIGHTS AND MEASURES - OTHER

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Bill Overview

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New fines and appeals for weights and measures

The Commissioner can fine you up to $5,000 per violation, and each day can count as a new one. Total fines against one person are capped at $50,000. This power does not cover subchapter 2-A or firewood sales (subchapter 7-A). Before a final penalty, the department must send notice and give you 15 days to request a hearing in writing. If you ask on time, you get a hearing under state contested-case rules and can appeal to Superior Court within 30 days. Collection is paused during appeal, but interest runs at the state rates in Title 14. The department can charge you for investigation costs, require payment before renewing your license, and enforce penalties in court.

Fines for firewood sellers

If you sell firewood, each violation can bring a fine from $50 to $2,000. The rule aims to make sure firewood is measured and labeled correctly for buyers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Pluecker

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 193

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/29/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-296) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-296), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/28/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-296).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/28/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on January 6, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    1/6/2025House

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