Maine legal term
Mislabeled in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Mislabeled” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Mislabeled” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Mislabeled" means having a label or trademark varying from the standard of truth and disclosure in labeling prescribed by statute or lawfully promulgated administrative regulation, or if none, as set by established commercial usage. (17-A M.R.S. § 901)
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