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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In addition to the fines imposed in section 2264-A, subsections 1 and 1-A, the court may order a person adjudicated to have violated section 2264-A, subsection 1 or subsection 1-A to:
1. Removal of litter. Remove the litter dumped in violation of section 2264-A;
2. Cost of cleanup. Pay the owner of the property treble the owner's cost of clean up or removal of the litter;
3. Damages. Pay the person sustaining damages arising out of a violation of this subsection treble the actual damages or $200, whichever amount is greater, plus the injured party's court costs and attorney's fees if action results in a civil proceeding;
4. Public service. Perform public service relating to the removal of litter, or to the restoration of an area polluted by litter, dumped in violation of section 2264-A; and
5. License suspension. Surrender the person's motor vehicle operator's license, a license or permit issued to that person under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 4 or a recreational vehicle registration or certificate issued to that person under Title 12, Part 13, subpart 6 for a period not exceeding 30 days. The court may suspend an operator's license for any violation of section 2264-A, subsection 1 or subsection 1-A that involves the use of a motor vehicle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 17. Crimes § 2264-B. Penalty options - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-17-crimes/me-rev-st-tit-17-sect-2264-b/
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