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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 214 (2026)

Waiver; public policy

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Any waiver by a consumer of the provisions of this chapter is contrary to public policy and shall be unenforceable and void.   [PL 1973, c. 321 (NEW).]
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PL 1973, c. 321 (NEW).
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Cited in 2 cases, 2005–2020 · leading case: Baldwin v. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. (D. Me. 2020).
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Baldwin v. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. (D. Me. 2020). “” 5 M.R.S.A. § 214 (West 2020). Thus, Baldwin’s motion to dismiss turns on whether the disclaimers contained in the Participation Agreement Baldwin signed constitute waivers that are prohibited by the MUTPA.”
Cherot v. Pemaquid Beach Boat Works (Me. Super. Ct 2005). “” 5 M.R.S.A. § 214. Thus, it is argued, because a provision “of this chapter” authorizes commencement of an action under the UTPA in the Superior Court or District Court, 5 M.”
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