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ME LD1334
ME LD1334An Act to Require Retailers to Place Any Liquor That Is Accessible to Customers at Least 48 Inches from the Payment Terminal
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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires a liquor retailer to display liquor that is not placed in a display case or behind the counter at least 48 inches from a cash register or payment terminal.
AI Summary
This bill requires liquor retailers to place any liquor that is accessible to customers and not inside a display case or behind the counter at least 48 inches away from cash registers or payment terminals. The bill defines a "payment terminal" as any device that allows customers to pay for products in a retail setting. By mandating this specific placement, the legislation aims to create a physical separation between liquor products and payment areas, potentially to reduce impulse purchases or to make alcohol less immediately accessible to customers while they are completing transactions. The bill is proposed as a new section (§16) under Title 28-A of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA), which governs alcoholic beverages, and would apply to all retailers selling liquor in the state.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Steven Bishop (R)*,
Billy Bob Faulkingham (R),
Mathew McIntyre (R),
Abden Simmons (R),
Russell White (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1334&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0869&item=1&snum=132 |
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