Maine Revised Statutes Title 36. Taxation § 4366-C. Sales of cigarettes in contravention of law

A. Does not comply with the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 United States Code, Section 1331, et seq., for the placement of labels, warnings or any other information for a package of cigarettes to be sold within the United States;

B. Is labeled “For Export Only,” “U.S. Tax Exempt,” “For Use Outside U.S.” or with other wording indicating that the manufacturer did not intend that the product be sold in the United States;

C. Has been altered by adding or deleting wording, labels or warnings described in paragraphs A and B;

D. Has been imported into the United States in violation of 26 United States Code, Section 5754; or

E. In any way violates federal trademark or copyright laws.

A. A distributor who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

B. A distributor who violates this section when the distributor has one or more prior convictions for violation of this section commits a Class D crime. Title 17-A, section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence.