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Maine · Through January 1, 2026

22 M.R.S. §2524: General penalties

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  1. TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
  2. SUBTITLE 2: HEALTH
  3. PART 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
  4. CHAPTER 562-A: PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
  5. SUBCHAPTER 5: PROHIBITED ACTS; VIOLATIONS; PROCEDURES

1. Criminal violation. A person who violates this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter for which no other criminal penalty is provided by this chapter commits a Class E crime. If the violation involves intent to defraud or any distribution or attempted distribution of a product that is adulterated, except as defined in section 2511, subsection 1, paragraph K, the person commits a Class D crime.

2. Civil violation. A person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged for each violation. If the commissioner finds that the violation occurred despite the exercise of due care, the commissioner may issue a warning instead of seeking a forfeiture.

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