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. [1983, c. 627 (NEW).]
26 M.R.S. § 594