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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Established business relationship” means a prior or existing relationship formed by a voluntary 2-way communication between a seller and a consumer with an exchange of consideration on the basis of the consumer's purchase from or transaction with the seller within the 18 months immediately preceding the date of a free offer.
B. “Free offer” means an offer of a rebate or of products or services without cost to a consumer by a seller under which, as a result of accepting the rebate, products or services, the consumer is required to contact the seller to avoid incurring a financial obligation for receiving additional products or services.
2. Prohibition. A seller may not make a free offer to a consumer in the State unless, at the time the consumer agrees to the free offer:
A. The seller obtains directly from the consumer information necessary for billing the consumer; and
B. The seller provides the consumer with clear and conspicuous information regarding the terms of the free offer, including any additional financial obligations that may be incurred as a result of accepting the free offer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 1210. Charges after free trial period - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-10-commerce-and-trade/me-rev-st-tit-10-sect-1210/
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