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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 206

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Known as the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act

The act spans §§ 205–214 (10 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 120 F. Supp. 3d 132 - Edwards v. North American Power & Gas, LLC (2015)

Most recently applied in 120 F. Supp. 3d 132 - Edwards v. North American Power & Gas, LLC (August 2015)

PL 1969, c. 577, §1 (NEW).

The following words, as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires or a different meaning is specifically required, shall mean:

1. Documentary material. "Documentary material" shall include the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription or other tangible document or recording wherever situate.

2. Person. "Person" shall include, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations and any other legal entity.

3. Trade and commerce. "Trade" and "commerce" shall include the advertising, offering for sale, sale or distribution of any services and any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, and any other article, commodity or thing of value wherever situate, and shall include any trade or commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this State.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.