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Maine Revised Statutes Title 8. Amusements and Sports § 234. Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds

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

The commissioner may, after a hearing in conformance with applicable provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter. The following are grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license:

1. Fraud or deceit. The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in the performance of services within the scope of the license issued;

2. Conviction of certain crimes. Conviction of a crime that relates directly to the practice for which the person is licensed or conviction of a crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed;

3. Violation of chapter or rule. A violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the commissioner;

4. Aiding or abetting unlicensed practice. Aiding or abetting the practice of displaying or discharging fireworks by a person not duly licensed under this chapter; or

5. Incompetence. Incompetence in the practice of displaying or discharging fireworks. A licensee is considered incompetent in the practice if the licensee has:

A. Engaged in professional conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to perform the duties for which that licensee is licensed; or

B. Engaged in professional conduct that evidences a lack of knowledge of, or inability to apply, appropriate principles or skills to carry out the practice for which that licensee is licensed.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 8. Amusements and Sports § 234. Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-8-amusements-and-sports/me-rev-st-tit-8-sect-234/

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