36 M.R.S. § 4366-B — Importation of unstamped cigarettes

1.
Generally.
Except as provided in subsection 2 , only a licensed distributor may import unstamped cigarettes into this State.
2.
Exception for personal use.
An individual who is not a licensed distributor may transport cigarettes into this State and may transport cigarettes from place to place within this State for the individual's personal use in a quantity not greater than 2 cartons.
3.
Evidence.
The possession of more than 2 cartons of unstamped cigarettes by a person who is not a licensed distributor is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
4.
Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
B.
A person who violates this section when the person has one or more prior convictions for violation of this section commits a Class D crime. Title 17‑A, section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence.
Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A .