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Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Liquors § 2230. Abandonment of liquor

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following provisions govern the procedures for handling abandoned liquor.

1. Bureau as repository. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bureau acts as a repository for all liquor found abandoned in this State.

2. Procedure. A law enforcement agency that takes custody of abandoned liquor shall:

A. Notify the bureau that the agency has taken custody of the abandoned liquor and forward to the bureau the reason for taking custody and a complete list of the quantities and types of liquor in the agency's custody the day the law enforcement agency takes custody or the next regular business day; and

B. Secure the liquor for a period of 30 days, after which time the agency shall transfer the liquor to the bureau for disposal.

3. Filing a claim. A person who wishes to file a claim for abandoned liquor must notify the bureau in writing within the 30-day period prescribed in subsection 2, paragraph B and identify the abandoned liquor. If a claim is not made within the 30-day period, the abandoned liquor becomes the property of the State.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Liquors § 2230. Abandonment of liquor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-28-a-liquors/me-rev-st-tit-28-a-sect-2230/

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