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ME LD414
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Roeder
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AI Summary
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Requires sellers of short-term lodging (hotels, motels, vacation rentals under 30 days) and event tickets to display the total price including all mandatory fees whenever a price is advertised
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Mandates that the total price be displayed more prominently than any other pricing information in all advertisements, offers, or displays
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Excludes government-imposed taxes/fees, shipping charges, and optional ancillary goods/services from the "mandatory fee" definition
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Exempts businesses that comply with federal price transparency regulations (16 CFR Part 464)
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Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices under Maine law, enforceable by the Attorney General
Legislative Description
An Act to Prohibit Deceptive Pricing in the Rental of Short-term Lodging and in the Sale of Tickets
Business Practices
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025