Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
553 - BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS (BABLO)
Chapter 101 - OPERATION AND CONTROL OF ALL LICENSED PREMISES
Section 553-101-15
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
No licensee in this State shall purchase malt liquor, table or sparkling or fortified wine, or low alcohol spirits from any person who has not been issued the proper wholesale license. A wholesale or retail licensee whose license has been revoked, surrendered, or otherwise terminated, may, on approval from the Bureau, sell his entire stock of malt liquor, table, sparkling, or fortified wine, or low alcohol spirits, to another licensee. Nothing in this rule will prohibit a licensee from making purchases from a State Liquor Store in accordance with his license privilege.
A. Any retail licensee whose license has been revoked, surrendered or otherwise terminated, may, on approval of the Bureau, sell his entire stock of spirits to another licensee.
B. No malt liquor, table, sparkling or fortified wine, or low alcohol spirit, may be returned by a retail licensee unless the product is defective. Products deemed to be defective include leakers, partially filled containers, soiled or missing labels, defective containers, and outdated or discontinued merchandise. No refund may be made for any returned item. A defective bottle or package must be replaced with a like bottle or package or a credit may be issued for future purchases.
