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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1208: Summons, 1981

The Attorney General may issue a summons for witness testimony and records about motor fuel retailer or wholesaler operating costs when the Attorney General reasonably believes a section 1204-A violation may be…

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“The Attorney General may issue a summons for witness testimony and records about motor fuel retailer or wholesaler operating costs when the Attorney General reasonably believes a section 1204-A violation may be occurring.”

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The Attorney General may issue a summons for witness testimony and records about motor fuel retailer or wholesaler operating costs when the Attorney General reasonably believes a section 1204-A violation may be occurring.

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§ 1208SummonsOffence

The Attorney General may issue a summons for witness testimony and records about motor fuel retailer or wholesaler operating costs when the Attorney General reasonably believes a section 1204-A violation may be occurring.

1. Authority. Whenever the Attorney General reasonably believes that a violation of section 1204‑A may be occurring in the sale of motor fuel, the Attorney General may require by summons the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers before the Attorney General relating to any and all costs of operation of any motor fuel retailer or wholesaler. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. C, §20 (COR).] 2. Penalty. Any person who fails to comply with a summons issued under this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable to the State to be recovered in a civil action. [PL 1981, c. 423, §1 (NEW).]
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