Public Laws

123rd Legislature

First Regular Session



Chapter 222

H.P. 86 - L.D. 94

An Act To Protect Consumer Rights under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §208, sub-§1,  as enacted by PL 1969, c. 577, §1, is amended to read:

1. Regulatory boards.   Transactions or actions otherwise permitted under laws as administered by any regulatory board or officer acting under statutory authority of the State or of the United States ; or . This exception applies only if the defendant shows that:
A Its business activities are subject to regulation by a state or federal agency; and
B The specific activity that would otherwise constitute a violation of this chapter is authorized, permitted or required by a state or federal agency or by applicable law, rule or regulation or other regulatory approval.

Effective September 20, 2007

Office of the Revisor of Statutes
State House, Room 108
Augusta, ME 04333