8 §222. Possession of fireworks - Maine Statutes

Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS

Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS

§222. Possession of fireworks

1. Possession prohibited. A person may not possess or have under that person's control fireworks.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

2. Value does not exceed $100. If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

3. Value exceeds $100. If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

4. Exception. This section does not apply to a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227-A.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 23, §2 (NEW). 1995, c. 528, §1 (AMD). 1999, c. 671, §3 (AMD). 2003, c. 452, §C2 (RPR). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).