1. Contract required. When merchandise is sold or contracted to be sold, whether under a single contract or under multiple contracts, to a consumer as a result of or in connection with a seller's direct contact accomplished by means of and including, but not limited to, a personal visit or a telephone call upon the consumer, other than at the seller's place of business, without the consumer soliciting the initial contact, the contract must: A. Be in writing; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Bear the signature of the seller and the consumer; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Contain the date of the transaction; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Contain the terms of the sale or offer; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] E. Contain the name and the mailing address of the seller's permanent place of business; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] F. Contain a statement of the consumer's right to avoid as provided in this subchapter; and [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] G. Contain a statement of the limitation contained in section 4664-A. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] The seller shall furnish a completely executed copy of the contract or agreement to the consumer immediately after the consumer signs the agreement or contract. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A seller who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A seller who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
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