32 §1222. Licensure; penalty

32 ME Rev Stat § 1222 (2019) (N/A)
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§1222. Licensure; penalty

1.  License required.  A person may not practice electrology in this State unless that person is licensed by the department under this chapter. A license issued under this chapter is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

[PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (AMD).]

2.  Criminal penalty.

[PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (RP).]

3.  Civil penalty.  A person who practices electrology without a license or who violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged for each violation.

[PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).]

4.  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   [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).]

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, including attorney's fees.   [PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).]

[PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1979, c. 87, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 264, §8 (AMD).