§2951. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the following meaning: 1. Books and records. “Books and records” means books, records, accounts, memoranda or other data pertaining to the purchase and distribution of milk. 2. Commission. “Commission” means the Maine Milk Commission. 3. […]
§2952-A. Powers and duties 1. Powers; general. The commission may: A. Establish and change the minimum wholesale and retail prices for the sale of milk within the State; [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] B. Adopt and enforce all rules and orders necessary to carry out this chapter; and [PL […]
§2952. Organization 1. Members. The Maine Milk Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-E, subsection 2, consists of the following 5 members: A. The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee, ex officio; and [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §3 (NEW).] B. Four members, who must be residents of the State, appointed by […]
§2953-A. Interstate conferences and compacts The commissions shall have power to enter into compacts, subject to congressional approval, with legally constituted milk commissions or similar authorities of other states or of the United States of America to effect a uniformity in regulating and insuring an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk to the inhabitants […]
§2953-B. Hearings in a new or expanded market area At least 14 days and not more than 21 days prior to designating a new or expanded natural market area, the commission shall hold a public hearing in the proposed area to determine whether to designate that area as a market. As a basis for its […]
§2953. Powers and duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 517, §2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 123 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 648, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 382, §F5 (RP).
§2954-A. Payment by dealers to producers Payment by dealers to producers is governed by this section. For purposes of this section, the term “delivery month” means the calendar month in which milk is delivered to a dealer from the producer. [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §16 (NEW).] 1. First 15 days. On or […]
§2954-B. Study of milk price regulatory options 1. Study commission. The Legislature directs that a study be undertaken as outlined in this section for the purpose of analyzing the situation of the Maine dairy industry under current milk pricing legislation and of analyzing the options for ensuring the long-term stability of the industry. The Commissioner […]
§2954-C. Applicability to integrated operation The provisions of this chapter which apply to dealers, including, but not limited to, the provisions of section 2956, shall apply to the dealer phase of the business of an integrated operation and those which apply to retail stores shall apply to the retail phase of the business of an […]
§2954. Establishment of minimum prices 1. Commission empowered to establish prices; public hearing. The commission is vested with the power to establish and change, after investigation and public hearing, the minimum wholesale and retail prices to be paid to producers, dealers and stores for milk received, purchased, stored, manufactured, processed, distributed or otherwise handled within […]
§2955. Licenses A dealer may not buy milk from producers or others for sale or process, distribute, sell or offer to sell milk in any market in the State designated by the commission unless duly licensed by the commission. A license may not be required of any person who produces or sells milk for consumption […]
§2956-A. Dairy Industry Fund 1. Fund established; source. The Dairy Industry Fund, referred to in this section as the “fund,” is established. In addition to payments to the commission pursuant to section 2956, a dealer shall deduct 1¢ per hundredweight from amounts paid by the dealer to each Maine milk producer and pay that amount […]
§2956. Records and fees All dealers in any market designated by the commission shall keep the following records: [PL 1975, c. 517, §5 (RPR).] 1. Names and addresses of producers or milk dealers. A record of the quantity of all milk received or produced, detailed as to location and as to names and addresses […]
§2957. Expenditure of funds Moneys received through this chapter shall be paid forthwith to the Treasurer of State and shall be appropriated and used for the following purposes: 1. Collection. For the collection of all fees and assessments provided for by this chapter; 2. Administration. For the cost of administering this chapter. […]
§2958. Dairy Council Committee (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 444, §5 (RP).
§2959. Injunctions and civil penalties 1. Injunction. In addition to any other remedy set forth in this chapter for the enforcement of this chapter or any rule, order or decision of the commission, the Superior Court has jurisdiction upon complaint filed by the commission, or any person duly authorized to act for the commission, including, […]
§2960. Penalties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §100 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 717, §5 (RP).
§2961. Temporary minimum prices to be paid to dealers and retailers for the sale of milk (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 481, §2 (NEW). RR 1997, c. 2, §29 (COR). PL 2005, c. 382, §F20 (RP).
§2962. Administrative enforcement When the commission, after such investigation as it considers appropriate, believes that a violation of this chapter or of any rule, order or decision of the commission has occurred, it may order any person to cease that violation. Before issuing such an order, the commission shall afford any person who would be […]
§2963. Transportation allowance study The Legislature finds that historically the commission has allowed a deduction in the price paid to producers for Class II milk sold by Maine dealers to federally regulated plants. This transportation allowance has remained constant while the ability to transport milk and the shipping and sales practices of dealers have changed. […]
