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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Destruction of liquor is prima facie evidence that liquor was intended for illegal sale. The pouring out or other destruction of fluids by any person on or about the premises which are about to be or are being searched, for the purpose of preventing the seizure of those fluids by officers authorized to make the search and seizure, is prima facie evidence that the fluids poured out or destroyed were liquor intended for illegal sale.
2. Penalties. Any person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
3 to 5. Repealed. Laws 1987, c. 342, § 130.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Liquors § 2223. Dumping of evidence; prima facie evidence - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-28-a-liquors/me-rev-st-tit-28-a-sect-2223/
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