# 26 M.R.S. § 594: 26 §594. Charge by an employer for an application for employment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C7_S594

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 M.R.S. § 594
- **Heading:** 26 §594. Charge by an employer for an application for employment
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 594

## Text

It is unlawful for an employer to assess a fee or charge a prospective employee in any fashion for requesting, submitting, filing or completing an application for employment with that employer. Any employer who violates this section shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $500 for each violation. It is the duty of the director to enforce this section. [PL 1983, c. 627 (NEW).]

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