ME LD88

Establishes civil penalties of $50 to $2,000 for violations related to the sale of firewood under Maine's weights and measures law

Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to assess administrative penalties up to $5,000 per violation for weights and measures infractions, with a maximum total of $50,000 per person

Penalty amounts may be based on factors including public health impact, prior violations, economic benefit gained, deterrent effect, and the violator's financial condition

Requires notice and opportunity for hearing before final penalties are assessed, with 15 days to request a hearing in writing or the penalty becomes final by default

Allows the department to recover investigation costs, withhold license renewals for unpaid penalties, and enforce penalties through civil court action