Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Maine
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Maine, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: When a consumer buys goods or services as a result of a seller's uninvited personal visit or telephone call made somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the consumer may void the contract by sending written notice by ordinary mail to the seller at the address on the contract… 32 M.R.S. §§ 4661, 4663, 4664
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | When a consumer buys goods or services as a result of a seller's uninvited personal visit or telephone call made somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the consumer may void the contract by sending written notice by ordinary mail to the seller at the address on the contract within 3 full business days after the day of the sale, and returning or making available any merchandise delivered. The notice is effective when mailed and need not take any particular form. A first-time buyer of a home food service plan has additional time: until midnight of the 10th day after signing (before delivery), and may also cancel at delivery without charge. Source: 32 M.R.S. §§ 4661, 4663, 4664 |
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| Store refund policies | The Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library states that there appear to be no Maine statutes regarding the return of general merchandise, and refers readers to the Attorney General's Consumer Law Guide. |
Where to get help in Maine
More Maine consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Maine
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Maine
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Maine
- All Maine consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Maine?
When a consumer buys goods or services as a result of a seller's uninvited personal visit or telephone call made somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the consumer may void the contract by sending written notice by ordinary mail to the seller at the address on the contract within 3 full business days after the day of the sale, and returning or making available any merchandise delivered. The notice is effective when mailed and need not take any particular form. A first-time buyer of a home food service plan has additional time: until midnight of the 10th day after signing (before delivery), and may also cancel at delivery without charge.
Do stores have to give refunds in Maine?
The Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library states that there appear to be no Maine statutes regarding the return of general merchandise, and refers readers to the Attorney General's Consumer Law Guide.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.