<P> The Maine Department of Public Safety, through the Maine State Police's Liquor and Licensing Division, is responsible for licensing the manufacture, importation, storage, transportation and sale of all liquor . They also administer those laws relating to licensing and the collection of taxes on malt liquor and wine . </P> <P> Title 28 - A of the Maine Revised Statutes contains the laws and rules regulating liquor . </P> <P> Alcohol may be sold between the hours of 5am and 1am each day of the week . On New Year's Day, alcohol may be sold until 2 a.m. </P> <P> Liquor may be consumed in establishments licensed for on - premises consumption until 1: 15 a.m., with the exception of New Year's Day when it is 2: 15 a.m. If St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday, sales in bars and restaurants may occur starting at 6 a.m. </P>

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