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22 ME Rev Stat § 2615-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2615-A. Consumer confidence reports

 §2615-A. Consumer confidence reports 1.  Annual reports to customers.  The commissioner shall require each community water system, as defined in section 2660‑B, subsection 2, to prepare and provide to each customer of the system at least once annually a consumer confidence report, which must include, but is not limited to, the source of drinking water and potential contamination sources, the level of detected regulated contaminants and detected unregulated contaminants for which monitoring is required by the primacy agency, the health risks associated with detected contaminants, the status and notice of public input in the renewal of variances or exemptions, the nature of applicable compliance violations, including remedial action, and access to additional information from the community water system and the United States Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline.   [PL 1999, c. 77, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Reports to State.  Each community water system shall mail to the department a copy of the consumer confidence report and a signed certification that the report is accurate and was delivered to each customer of the system.   [PL 1999, c. 77, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Delivery to customers.  Each community water system shall mail a copy of the consumer confidence report to each customer of the system. The Governor may waive the mailing requirement for community water systems serving fewer than 10,000 persons and require those systems to publish the consumer confidence report in a newspaper of general circulation to inform customers that the report will not be mailed and to make the report available upon request. If the Governor waives the mailing requirement for systems serving fewer than 10,000 persons, community water systems serving 500 or fewer persons have the option of posting the consumer confidence report in an appropriate public location.   Each community water system serving 100,000 or more persons shall also post its current year's report to a publicly accessible site on the Internet.   [PL 1999, c. 77, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Rulemaking.  The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing the requirements with respect to the form, content and delivery of consumer confidence reports under this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1999, c. 77, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 77, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2616 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2616. Prohibited acts

 §2616. Prohibited acts The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited:   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).]1.  Failure to comply with section 2615 or dissemination of certain misleading information.  Failure by a supplier of water to comply with the requirements of section 2615, or dissemination by such supplier of any false or misleading information with respect to remedial actions being undertaken to achieve compliance with state primary drinking water regulations;   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Failure to comply with regulations and actions under sections 2611, 2612, 2613 and 2614.  Failure by a supplier of water to comply with the regulations for water quality, monitoring, maintenance, operations, reporting and corrective actions pursuant to sections 2611, 2612, 2613 and 2614; and   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Refusal to allow entry under section 2612.  The refusal of a supplier of water to allow entry and inspection of establishments, facilities or other property pursuant to section 2612.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2617 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2: SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT|22 §2617. Penalties and remedies

 §2617. Penalties and remedies 1.  Violation of section 2616 or subchapter VII.  A person that violates section 2616 or subchapter VII commits a civil violation for which a penalty not to exceed $5,000 may be adjudged. Each day of operation in violation of section 2616 or subchapter VII constitutes a separate violation. The District Court or the Superior Court has jurisdiction over violations of section 2616 or subchapter VII.   [RR 1993, c. 2, §13 (COR).] 2.  Injunctive relief.  The commissioner may commence or cause to be instituted a civil action in the Superior Court of either Kennebec County or of the county in which the principal place of business of the supplier of water is located, to convict and punish a person under subsection 1, to seek injunctive relief to prevent the violation of any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter, to prevent the violation of any order issued pursuant to sections 2612, 2613 or 2614, or to require a public water system or supplier of water to take other action necessary to protect the public health, with or without a prior order from the commissioner or department.   [PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Administrative remedies.  The commissioner may seek and impose administrative remedies as provided in subchapter II-A for a violation of state drinking water laws, regulations and rules.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 60 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 2, §13 (COR). PL 1993, c. 410, §DD3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 678, §§2,3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2618 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2-A: SAFE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT|22 §2618. General authorization

 §2618. General authorization In accordance with the process outlined in section 2619, the commissioner may impose one or more of the administrative remedies provided in this subchapter when a violation of this chapter, or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, occurs or if the commissioner determines that administrative remedies are necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with state drinking water laws, regulations and rules.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2620 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2-A: SAFE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT|22 §2620. Provisions governing administrative penalties

 §2620. Provisions governing administrative penalties Administrative penalties imposed under this subchapter are governed by the following provisions.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]1.  Maximum penalty.  An administrative penalty may not be greater than $750 for each violation, except that for public water systems serving more than 10,000 people, an administrative penalty may not be less than $1,000 for each violation. Each day that a violation remains uncorrected may be counted as a separate violation.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Schedule of penalties.  The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 establishing a schedule of administrative penalties. Factors that may be considered include but are not limited to:   A. The nature and duration of the violation;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]B. The level of assessment necessary to ensure immediate and continued compliance;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]C. Whether steps were taken by the public water system to prevent the violation;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]D. Whether steps were taken by the public water system to remediate or mitigate damage resulting from the violation;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]E. Whether the public water system has a history of violations;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]F. The financial condition of the public water system;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]G. Whether or not compliance is less costly than committing the violation;   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]H. Deterrence of future noncompliance; and   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]I. The best interest of the public.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Payment of penalty.  Administrative penalties must be paid within 30 days of the issuance of notice of administrative penalty or, if appealed, within 30 days of the appeal decision. The commissioner shall deposit administrative penalties received into the Public Drinking Water Fund established in section 2660-F.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Enforcement.  Further prosecution of a person who fails to pay the full penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter must be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate action. A person who fails to pay the full penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter is liable for all fines and penalties allowed under this subchapter and all costs, interest and fees incurred by the State, including attorney's fees.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 705, §9 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2620-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2-A: SAFE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT|22 §2620-A. Appeals

 §2620-A. Appeals Appeal of actions authorized under this section is governed by the following.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]1.  Due process generally.  The commissioner shall comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act when imposing administrative penalties and issuing administrative compliance orders. A public water system against which an administrative penalty is assessed or an administrative compliance order is issued has a right to a hearing as provided under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The decision of a hearing officer is a final agency action subject to review in the Superior Court, as provided in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Effect on penalties.  A public water system has 30 days from the date an administrative penalty is issued against it to pay the full amount of the penalty or to file a request for a hearing with the commissioner. If the public water system waives the right to or fails to request a hearing within 30 days, the administrative penalty is considered final. If a request for a hearing is filed within the 30 days, the following provisions apply.   A. Violations or penalties do not accrue from the date that the public water system files the request for a hearing to the date the hearing officer renders a decision.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]B. Notwithstanding paragraph A, if the hearing officer finds that the appeal is frivolous, the violations or penalties accrue throughout the appeal period.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]C. If an administrative hearing is held and a penalty is assessed at the conclusion of that hearing, the penalty becomes final 30 days after the decision.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2620-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2-A: SAFE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT|22 §2620-B. Exception

 §2620-B. Exception Notwithstanding section 2619, if a violation poses a serious risk to public health, the commissioner may issue an administrative compliance order immediately without having issued a notice of noncompliance or having attempted to negotiate an administrative consent order.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2620-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 2-A: SAFE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT|22 §2620-C. Rules

 §2620-C. Rules The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing procedures regarding notice and the issuance, amendment and withdrawal of administrative compliance orders and administrative consent orders.   [PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW).]The commissioner may adopt rules establishing a permitting process for public water systems. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 678, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 705, §10 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2621 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2621. Definitions

 §2621. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §55 (AMD).]1.  Board.   [PL 1993, c. 360, Pt. E, §3 (RP).] 1-A.  Board.  "Board" means the Board of Licensure of Water System Operators.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §2 (AMD).] 2.  License.  "License" means a license issued by the board stating that the applicant has met the requirements for the specified operator classification.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §25 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §E3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 688, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §§2,3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2622 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2622. Classification of public water systems and parts thereof

 §2622. Classification of public water systems and parts thereof The board, with the advice of the department, shall classify all community public water systems, all nontransient, noncommunity public water systems, all public water systems utilizing surface water and the water treatment plants or collection, treatment, distribution or storage facilities or structures that are part of a system with due regard to the size and type of facilities, the character of water to be treated and any other physical conditions affecting such system or part thereof and specify the qualifications the operator of the system or of a part of a system must have to supervise successfully the operation of the system or parts thereof so as to protect the public health or prevent nuisance conditions.   [PL 2011, c. 45, §1 (AMD).]The board, with the advice of the department, shall establish the criteria and conditions for the classification of public water systems and water treatment plants or collection, treatment or storage facilities or structures that are part of a system.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §11 (AMD).]The commissioner, with the advice of the board, may establish classes of public water supply systems that do not require licensed individuals as operators.   [PL 1997, c. 705, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 705, §11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 688, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 471, §D20 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 45, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2623 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2623. Applicability

 §2623. Applicability It is unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator, as defined, without being duly licensed under this subchapter, except as provided in section 2630.   [PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §55 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2624 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2624. Advisory Board of Licensure (REPEALED)

 §2624. Advisory Board of Licensure (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 178, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 295, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §26 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §S29 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2625 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2625. Licenses

 §2625. Licenses The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators shall issue biennial licenses to individuals to act as operators. The license must indicate the classification level of the systems or parts of systems for the operation of which the individual is qualified to act as an operator.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §6 (AMD).]The board may suspend or revoke a license of a certified operator when it is determined that the operator has practiced fraud or deception; that the operator has been negligent in that reasonable care, judgment or the application of knowledge or ability was not used in the performance of the operator's duties; or that the operator is incompetent or unable to perform the operator's duties properly.   [PL 1999, c. 688, §5 (AMD).]This chapter may not be construed to affect or prevent the practices of any other legally recognized profession.   [RR 2017, c. 1, §14 (COR).]When the unexpired term of license of an applicant is or will be more than one year at the time of licensure, the commissioner may require the applicant to pay an additional fee not to exceed 1/2 the biennial license fee.   [PL 1985, c. 748, §27 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §365 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §27 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 688, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §6 (AMD). RR 2017, c. 1, §14 (COR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2625-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2625-A. Renewals

 §2625-A. Renewals All licenses expire on December 31st of each biennial period and may be renewed thereafter for 2-year periods without further examination, upon the payment of the proper renewal fee as set forth in the rules. A person who fails to renew that person's license within 2 years following the expiration of the license must take an examination as a condition of licensure.   [PL 2011, c. 45, §3 (AMD).]The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators shall notify a person registered under this subchapter of the date of expiration of that person's license and the fee required for its renewal for a 2-year period. The notice must be mailed to the person's last-known address at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date of that person's license.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 748, §28 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 45, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2626 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2626. License from outside the State

 §2626. License from outside the State The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators, upon application for licensure, may issue a license without examination, in a comparable classification, to any person who holds a license in any state, territory or possession of the United States or any country, providing the requirements for licensure of operators under which the person's license was issued does not conflict with this chapter and, in the opinion of the board, are of a standard not lower than that specified by rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §29 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §8 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2627 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2627. License from owner of particular system (REPEALED)

 §2627. License from owner of particular system (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 688, §6 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2628 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2628. Rules

 §2628. Rules The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators, in accordance with any other appropriate state laws, shall make such rules as are reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this subchapter. The rules must include, but are not limited to, provisions establishing requirements for licensure and procedures for examination of candidates and such other provisions as are necessary for the administration of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2011, c. 45, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §29 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 45, §4 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2629 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2629. Fees

 §2629. Fees The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators shall establish by rule fees authorized pursuant to this subchapter. These fees may include examination, licensure, biennial renewal and reinstatement fees in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $95. Revenues derived from applicants failing the examination must be retained.   [PL 2011, c. 45, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 178, §2 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 748, §29 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 45, §5 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 2630 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS|Chapter 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION|Subchapter 3: LICENSURE OF OPERATORS|22 §2630. Licensure

 §2630. Licensure If a public water system loses its licensed operator, it shall secure a new licensed operator or enter into a contractual agreement with a licensed operator of proper classification until a new operator has been employed for that public water system.   [PL 2003, c. 33, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 751, §4 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 178, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 819, §A55 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 442, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 688, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 33, §11 (AMD).