Gaming Law in Maine
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Maine — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Maine
Maine state law
- INDIAN TERRITORIES › MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENTME 30 § 6205
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PUBLIC HEALTH › SMOKINGME 22 § 1542
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Article 9-A: TRANSACTIONSME 11 § 9-1102
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ANIMAL WELFARE › CRUELTY TO ANIMALSME 17 § 1031
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › GENERAL PROVISIONSME 8 § 1001
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- INLAND FISH AND GAME › SNOWMOBILES (REPEALED)ME 12 § 1978
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Maine.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.