The Maine laws consumer protection firms look at first in residential solar cases: the state's deceptive practices statute, its door to door sales cancellation law, and any law written for solar sales. General information, not legal advice, with the official source for each.
From official sources, checked October 14, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Maine gives buyers 3 business days to cancel covered home solicitation sales (sales under $25 are excluded). The seller may not begin attaching merchandise to the home while the right to cancel exists, and solar equipment counts as merchandise.
32 M.R.S. 4661 to 4671 (Consumer Solicitation Sales)From June 1, 2026, anyone selling or leasing customer side solar equipment must give the customer a signed standard written disclosure before the sale or lease, covering the parties, installer, cost and warranty, responsibilities, dispute options, termination and roof repair terms. A violation is an Unfair Trade Practices Act violation.
35-A M.R.S. 3218Bars falsely claiming to represent or be affiliated with a utility or government program when selling or leasing distributed generation; a violation is an Unfair Trade Practices Act violation.
10 M.R.S. 1250-MHomeowners can file complaints with the Maine Attorney General. Attorney General consumer complaints
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