9-A M.R.S. § 5-202
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9-A §5-202. Refunds and penalties as set-off to obligation
Official statutory text
Refunds or penalties to which the consumer is entitled pursuant to this Part may be set off against the consumer's obligation, and may be raised as a defense to a suit on the obligation without regard to the time limitations prescribed by this Part. [PL 1973, c. 762, §1 (NEW).]
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