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Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 4204. Penalties

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. Penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as required by this chapter, violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services under section 4251 or performs tattooing on a minor commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged for each violation.

2. Enforcement. A person who fails to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter:

A. May be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate enforcement action; and

B. In addition to all fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter, is liable for any interest, costs and fees incurred by the Department of Health and Human Services, including attorney's fees.

3. Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation. The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if:

A. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of tattooing;

B. The applicant or licensee has engaged in any deception or misrepresentation to the department or the public in applying for a license or license renewal under this chapter or in the advertising or practice of tattooing;

C. The applicant or licensee has demonstrated negligence or incompetence or has endangered the public in the practice of tattooing; or

D. The applicant or licensee has violated a rule adopted by the department under this chapter.

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