28-A §2230. Abandonment of liquor - Maine Statutes

Title 28-A: LIQUORS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 45, PT. A, §4 (NEW)

Part 7: ENFORCEMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 45, PT. A, §4 (NEW)

Chapter 91: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION HEADING: PL 1987, C. 45, PT. A, §4 (NEW)

Subchapter 3: SEARCH AND SEIZURE HEADING: PL 1987, C. 45, PT. A, §4 (NEW)

§2230. Abandonment of liquor

The following provisions govern the procedures for handling abandoned liquor. [1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW).]

1. Bureau as repository. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bureau acts as a repository for all liquor found abandoned in this State.

[ 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW) .]

2. Procedure. A law enforcement agency that takes custody of abandoned liquor shall:

A. Notify the bureau that the agency has taken custody of the abandoned liquor and forward to the bureau the reason for taking custody and a complete list of the quantities and types of liquor in the agency's custody the day the law enforcement agency takes custody or the next regular business day; and [1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW).]

B. Secure the liquor for a period of 30 days, after which time the agency shall transfer the liquor to the bureau. The bureau shall dispose of any malt liquor or wine and shall transfer any spirits to the alcohol bureau for sale at state liquor stores or disposal. [1997, c. 373, §163 (AMD).]

[ 1997, c. 373, §163 (AMD) .]

3. Filing a claim. A person who wishes to file a claim for abandoned liquor must notify the bureau in writing within the 30-day period prescribed in subsection 2, paragraph B and identify the abandoned liquor. If a claim is not made within the 30-day period, the abandoned liquor becomes the property of the State.

[ 1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1993, c. 730, §51 (NEW). 1997, c. 373, §163 (AMD).