22 M.R.S. §2492: License required

1. License required. A person, corporation, firm or copartnership may not conduct, control, manage or operate the following establishments for compensation or indirect compensation without a license issued by the department:

A. An eating establishment;

B.

C. A lodging place;

D. A recreational camp or sporting camp;

E. A campground;

F. A youth camp;

G. A public pool; or

H. A public spa.

Licenses issued must be displayed in a place readily visible to customers or other persons using a licensed establishment.

2. Violation. A person, corporation, firm or copartnership may not:

A. Violate subsection 1; or

B. Violate subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1.

3. Campground; presumption. If a campground consists of 5 or more tents or recreational vehicles on a commercial lot, regardless of fees charged, it is presumed that the owner or renter of the lot is receiving compensation for the use of a campground. The owner or renter may rebut the presumption if the owner or renter presents a preponderance of evidence to the contrary.